MySQL Database cannot start on XAMPP for Mac

Question

All of a sudden I am encountering this problem on my mac. I cant start my MySQL Database. I can only start my ProFTPD and Apache Web Server.

This is the application log:

Answer 1

I Know this post was originally posted last year, but I just had the same problem and I found the solution for me. So here it is, just in case this can help somebody else.

I tried all the suggestions I found online, including trying to terminate MySQL on the activity monitor, but then I realized that when you download/upgrade XAMPP - MySQL, the option to automatically start MySQLserver on Startup is ON. You need to turn it off. Here is what you do:

Go System Preferences and click on the Mysql icon, You should get this window:

Uncheck that option. You will be asked for your password. After you are done with that, restart your computer and the problem should be fixed.

I hope that help somebody who is as confused as I was. lol ✌