Issues with importing an SQL file into MySQL via command line

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I’m trying to import an SQL file that I exported from phpMyAdmin into a MySQL database on a different server using the command line. The file is located on my PC, and when I execute the command to import it, I encounter syntax errors.

I’m using a Windows Server setup and attempted this command:

mydatabase < file.sql

However, it results in errors and fails to execute properly. Do I need to create the database in advance, or is there a different command syntax I should follow to successfully import the SQL file?

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you gotta use the mysql command, like mysql -u username -p mydatabase < file.sql. and usually, yeah, make sure you create the database before if your sql file doesn’t have CREATE DATABASE statements in it.