MySQL File Storage Path
The MySQL database files are stored in the following directory:
/var/lib/mysql/This is the default location used by MySQL to store database files, including tables, binary logs, and other internal data.
Contents of the Directory
- A subfolder for each database, containing .frm, .ibd, .MYD, .MYI files, etc.
- System files such as
ibdata1,ib_logfile0,mysql.sock - MySQL internal logs (depending on your configuration)
Warning
Do not modify or move files inside /var/lib/mysql/ manually without first stopping the MySQL service. Any direct changes may cause data loss or database corruption.
