How do I import an SQL file using the command line in MySQL?

Question

I have a .sql file with an export from phpMyAdmin. I want to import it into a different server using the command line.

I have a Windows Ser

Answer 1

Import a database

1. Go to drive:

    command: d:
   

2. MySQL login

    command: c:\xampp\mysql\bin\mysql -u root -p
   

3. It will ask for pwd. Enter it:

    pwd
   

4. Select the database

    use DbName;
   

5. Provide the file name

    \.DbName.sql