How To List MySQL Databases (Step-by-Step Code Tutorial)

I’d be glad to provide a comprehensive guide on how to list MySQL databases, incorporating the best aspects of previous responses and addressing potential issues:

1. Connect to Your MySQL Server:

• Open a terminal or command prompt.

• Use the mysql command to connect to your MySQL server, specifying the necessary credentials:

  Bash

  mysql -u your_username -p your_password

• Replace your_username and your_password with your actual MySQL username and password.

2. Execute the SHOW DATABASES Command:

• Once connected, enter the following command to list all available databases:

  SQL

  SHOW DATABASES;

• This command will display a list of database names.

3. View the Output:

• The results will be displayed in the terminal or command prompt. Each database name will be listed on a separate line.

Example Output:

+---------------------------------+
| Database                       |
+---------------------------------+
| information_schema            |
| mysql                          |
| performance_schema            |
| your_database_1                |
| your_database_2                |
+---------------------------------+
5 rows in set (0.00 sec)

Additional Notes:

• If you need to see more information about a specific database, you can use the DESCRIBE DATABASE command, replacing your_database_name with the actual name:

  SQL

  DESCRIBE DATABASE your_database_name;
  

• To exit the MySQL console, type EXIT or QUIT.

By following these steps, you can effectively list all the MySQL databases on your server and gather information about them as needed.