MySQL Socket File Missing: How Do I Fix the 'Can't Connect Through Socket' Error?

MySQL Socket File Missing: Troubleshooting "Can't Connect Through Socket" Error

Unable to connect to MySQL with the following error:

'Can't connect to local MySQL server through socket '/var/run/mysqld/mysqld.sock' (2)'

Investigation:

1. Confirm that the MySQL service is not running (either through systemctl or by checking if /var/run/mysqld/mysqld.sock exists).
2. Uninstall and reinstall MySQL packages, including those necessary for web applications such as phpMyAdmin.
3. Rename all existing MySQL directories and files to prevent conflicts during reinstallation.

Solution:

To resolve the issue, execute the following command to start the MySQL service:

sudo service mysql start

This will create the missing socket file, allowing MySQL connections to be established.

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