Restarting MySQL

Restart MySQL following the steps below for your platform.

Linux

Type one of the following at the command prompt followed by pressing the Return key:

/etc/init.d/mysqld restart
service mysqld restart
service mysql restart

Windows

1. Launch Command Prompt.

2. Type both of the following commands, each followed by pressing the Return key:

   net stop MySQL80
   net start MySQL80
   

   Note:

   The service name MySQL80 may vary.

Mac

1. Open System Preferences.

2. Click on the MySQL preference pane.

3. Click the button to stop and start MySQL.

Alternatively, for MySQL 5.7 or later, type both of the following commands, each followed by pressing the Return key:

sudo launchctl unload -F /Library/LaunchDaemons/com.oracle.oss.mysql.mysqld.plist
sudo launchctl load -F /Library/LaunchDaemons/com.oracle.oss.mysql.mysqld.plist