How can I disable autostart of mysql server?

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I'm using Ubuntu Xenial and mysql 5. editing the mysql.conf file didn't help. it's still showing active.

score 11 · Accepted Answer · answered Oct 04 '16 at 20:37

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Ubuntu 16.04 uses systemd to control autostart of services. Try using the systemctl command:

sudo systemctl disable mysql

answered Oct 04 '16 at 20:37

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