How to View a List of All Databases in MySQL: Command Line and MySQL Workbench Methods

• To view a list of all databases in MySQL, you can use both the command line and MySQL Workbench. Here's how to do it in each case:

Command Line:

• Open a terminal or command prompt and follow these steps:

• Connect to MySQL:

    mysql -u your_username -p

• You will be prompted to enter your MySQL password.

• Once you are logged in, you can list all the databases using the following MySQL command:

    SHOW DATABASES;

• This will display a list of all the databases available on the MySQL server.

MySQL Workbench:

• Open MySQL Workbench and establish a connection to your MySQL server.

• After successfully connecting, you will see the "Navigator" panel on the left side of the interface.

• In the "Navigator" panel, look for the section titled "SCHEMAS."

• Click on the triangle icon next to "SCHEMAS" to expand it, and you should see a list of all the databases available on your MySQL server.

• Both methods will provide you with a list of databases present in your MySQL environment. The command-line method is useful when you want to quickly check the databases without opening any graphical tools, while MySQL Workbench provides a user-friendly interface for database management and administration.