Complete Guide to Remove MySQL from Ubuntu 20.04

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Script for complete removal:

  • Complete automated script to remove MySQL
  • Additional verification and cleaning

Important aspects covered:

  • Safety notices about data backup
  • Commands to stop services and remove packages
  • Cleaning files, directories, and settings
  • Removing users and groups from the system
  • Complete removal verification
  • Solving common problems

Additional resources:

  • Ready-to-use script
  • Verification commands
  • Tips for clean reinstallation
  • Troubleshooting for problematic cases

Click here to make a complete backup of all MySQL databases.

Edit the new file to remove mysql from the Linux server.

copy and paste the content below:

Change the file permission and then run the following to remove mysql:

Verify that mysql has been completely removed:
Run the commands below individually, line by line:

Troubleshooting common problems:

See the error and solution below.

Clean Reinstallation (Optional):

Important Tips:

  1. Always back up important data before removal.
  2. Check dependencies that may be affected by removing MySQL
  3. Restart the system after removal to ensure all changes take effect.
  4. Document your current configuration before removing in case you need to reinstall.

Commands to check if mysql has been removed:

Create a file for verification:

Paste the contents into the file:

Change file permission and run:

Este guia garante uma remoção completa e segura do MySQL de seu sistema Ubuntu 20.04.