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brew uninstall mysql

Delete the folders/files that were not removed

rm -rf /usr/local/var/mysql
rm /usr/local/etc/my.cnf

Reinstall mysql and link it

brew install mysql
brew link --force mysql

Enable and start the service

brew services start mysql

**DO NOT USE!!!! It is soooo broken and crappy. use DMG install https://vladster.net/en/instructions/install-mysql-mac/ **

Full tutorial: https://codelink.pro/blog/install-and-manage-mysql-on-mac-using-homebrew

Check if you have it:

brew info mysql

Install:

brew install mysql

Start:

brew services start mysql

To add password:

mysql_secure_installation

Check it's running

brew services list

Check version

mysql -V

Install DMG for mysql server for mac

Check if running in pref plane. Try starting it, if it doesn't work, reboot. Click on intialise database. Enter password.