MySQL 's 'secure-file-priv' not allowing load data infile, even from the allocated safe folder

Question

I am trying to upload a large .csv file into a database (not on a server, just on my local computer only for my use) on MySQL. I have been having the Error Code: 12

Answer 1

I had the same issue. Using forward slashes instead of backslashes (even on Windows machine) fixed it for me.

Answer 2

From the MySQL documentation for LOAD DATA INFILE:

The file name must be given as a literal string. On Windows, specify backslashes in path names as forward slashes or doubled backslashes. The character_set_filesystem system variable controls the interpretation of the file name.

LOAD DATA INFILE "C:/ProgramData/MySQL/MySQL Server 5.7/Uploads/my-file.csv"
INTO TABLE my-table
FIELDS TERMINATED BY ','
ENCLOSED BY '"'
LINES TERMINATED BY '\n'
IGNORE 1 ROWS;