How to import a generated MySQL file ‘.sql’ via the CLI (Command Line Interface)

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How to import a generated MySQL file ‘.sql’ via the CLI (Command Line Interface)

  • Open a new Terminal Window if not already in Command Line
  • Type in the command below
    • Linux
      mysql -uusername -ppassword databasename < import.sql
    • Windows
      mysql -u username -p databasename < import.sql

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