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how to stop mysql in mac

Hi there! I’m having some trouble with MySQL on my Mac, and I’m hoping someone can help me out. I’ve been working on a project that relies on MySQL for the database, but I recently finished my work and I want to stop the MySQL server to free up some resources on my machine. However, I’m not entirely sure how to do that! I’ve tried looking up commands online but I keep getting mixed results.

Sometimes I use the MySQL on the command line, and other times I rely on a GUI tool for managing my database. I need a reliable way to ensure that MySQL stops completely, so I don’t have any processes running unnecessarily in the background. I’ve heard that you can stop it using Terminal, but I’m not familiar with the exact commands needed. Is there a straightforward way to do this? Also, are there any differences if I’m using Homebrew, or if I’ve installed MySQL through another method? Any guidance would be greatly appreciated, as I want to make sure I’m managing my system resources effectively. Thanks in advance for your help!

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    1. Stopping MySQL on Mac

      So, you wanna stop MySQL on your Mac? It’s not that scary, promise! Here’s a simple way to do it:

      Option 1: Using Terminal

      • First, open your Terminal. You can find it in Applications > Utilities or just search for it using Spotlight (Cmd + Space, then type “Terminal”).
      • Now, in the Terminal, type this command:
        • mysqladmin -u root -p shutdown
      • After hitting Enter, it’ll ask for your MySQL password (if you set one). Type it in and hit Enter again.
      • If you didn’t set a password, just hit Enter after typing the command, and it should stop MySQL.

      Option 2: Using System Preferences

      • You can also stop MySQL using System Preferences if you installed it that way. Just go to System Preferences and find the MySQL icon.
      • Click on it, and there should be a “Stop MySQL Server” button or something similar. Click it, and you’re all set!

      And that’s it! Your MySQL should be stopped. Yay! If you run into any issues, just try searching online or asking someone who knows a bit more. Good luck!


    2. To stop MySQL on a Mac, you have several options depending on how you installed MySQL and what method you prefer to use. If you installed it via Homebrew, you can easily stop the service by executing the command `brew services stop mysql` in your terminal. This command gracefully shuts down the MySQL server that Homebrew manages, ensuring that all current connections are terminated properly before the service is stopped. You can also check the status of the service at any time with `brew services list`, which will give you an overview of all services managed by Homebrew.

      Alternatively, if MySQL was installed using the official package, you can directly use the MySQL command-line tool. This can be done by running `sudo /usr/local/mysql/support-files/mysql.server stop` in the terminal, which provides a reliable and straightforward way to stop the MySQL server. Additionally, for those who prefer using the System Preferences method, you can navigate to the MySQL preference pane and click the ‘Stop MySQL Server’ button. Each of these methods provides a different level of interaction depending on your convenience and preference for terminal commands or GUI options.

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