How to Log in to MySQL Database through Command Line and MySQL Workbench

• To log in to MySQL through the command line and MySQL Workbench, follow these steps:

Command Line:

• Open your terminal or command prompt.

• Enter the following command to log in to MySQL as the root user (replace `username` and `password` with your actual MySQL username and password):

    mysql -u username -p

• For example, if your MySQL username is "root," you would use:

    mysql -u root -p

• After hitting Enter, you will be prompted to enter your MySQL password. Type your password (you won't see any characters as you type) and then press Enter.

• If the username and password are correct, you will be logged in to the MySQL shell, and you can start executing SQL commands.

MySQL Workbench:

• Open MySQL Workbench.

• In the home screen, you will find a section to enter your connection details. If you haven't created a connection before, this section will be empty. Click on the "+", "Set up a new connection," or "New Connection" button.

In the "Set up a New Connection" window, enter the following details:

• Connection Name: A name to identify your connection (e.g., MyMySQLConnection).

• Connection Method: Standard TCP/IP over SSH (if you're connecting to a remote server) or Standard (if the MySQL server is on your local machine).

• Hostname: The server's IP address or hostname (e.g., 127.0.0.1 for localhost).

• Port: The MySQL server port (usually 3306 by default).

• Username: Your MySQL username (e.g., root).

• Password: Your MySQL password.

• Click the "Test Connection" button to check if the connection details are correct and if MySQL Workbench can connect to the server.

• If the test is successful, click "OK" to close the "Test Connection" window.

• Click "OK" again to close the "Set up a New Connection" window and save the connection.

• In the home screen of MySQL Workbench, you will now see your connection listed. Double-click on it to open the connection.

• If everything is set up correctly, you will be connected to your MySQL server, and you can start working with databases and executing SQL queries using the MySQL Workbench interface.

• Remember to have the necessary privileges to log in to the MySQL database using the given username and password. If you encounter any issues, double-check the credentials and ensure that MySQL is running and accessible.