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Mar 11, 2023 · Databases

What Happens When You Press Ctrl+C in MySQL? Inside the KILL QUERY Mechanism

This article explains how pressing Ctrl+C in the MySQL client triggers a KILL QUERY command, details the server's multi‑step handling—including thread coordination, flag setting, and transaction rollback—and clarifies differences when autocommit is on or off.

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What Happens When You Press Ctrl+C in MySQL? Inside the KILL QUERY Mechanism