how do i specify connection parameters on the command line to run mysql in batch mode?

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Published on 2010-03-16T20:11:56Z Indexed on 2010/03/16 20:21 UTC
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I need to be able to write a script to automatically connect mysql in batch mode so that I can run some .sql files.

I tried to enter the following at the prompt:

./mysql -u root -p mypassword

but I keep getting a "Enter password: " prompt.

What am I doing incorrectly?

Thanks.

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