Methods to start and stop the MySQL server vary across different operating systems. Below are basic commands for common systems:

### On Linux systems

Start the MySQL service:
```bash
sudo systemctl start mysqld
```

Stop the MySQL service:
```bash
sudo systemctl stop mysqld
```

### On Windows systems

First, open the Command Prompt or PowerShell.

Start the MySQL service:
```powershell
net start MySQL
```

Stop the MySQL service:
```powershell
net stop MySQL
```

### On macOS systems

Start the MySQL service:
```bash
sudo /usr/local/mysql/support-files/mysql.server start
```

Stop the MySQL service:
```bash
sudo /usr/local/mysql/support-files/mysql.server stop
```

Note that these commands assume MySQL is installed correctly in the default path and the service name has not been modified. If your installation and service name differ, you may need to adjust these commands accordingly.

# How to Start and Stop the MySQL Server?

On Linux systems

On Windows systems

On macOS systems