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Asked: 2026-06-01T06:14:59+00:00

I am working in the mysql console and trying to use a db that

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I am working in the mysql console and trying to use a db that has a naming convention that is so: xxx-xxxx. When I try to use the db I get an error and it seems to be that the “-” is the cause of the issue. I run mysql use xxx-xxxx and get the error. How would I overcome this so I can use the db?

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  1. Editorial Team

    You can quote mysql names (tables, columns, databases) with backticks.

    So the query

    use `xxx-xxxx`;

    should work for you.

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