MySQL 1061: Duplicate key name.

When encountering the error `1061: Duplicate key name` in a MySQL database, follow these immediate actions:

  1. Identify the Duplicate Key Name: Check the query that caused the error to identify the duplicate key name. The error message usually specifies the name of the duplicate key.



  1. Check Existing Indexes: Use the following command to list all indexes (including key names) on the table where the error occurred. Replace `yourtablename` with the actual name of your table.



SHOW INDEXES FROM yourtablename;

  1. Compare and Find Duplicate: Compare the key name causing the error with the list of indexes from the previous step to identify the duplicate.



  1. Decide on Action:


- If the duplicate index (key name) is unnecessary or was created by mistake, proceed to drop it using the command below. Replace `indexname` with the name of the index you want to drop, and `tablename` with the name of your table.
ALTER TABLE tablename DROP INDEX indexname;
- If the index is needed, but you were attempting to create a similar index, you might need to reconsider the necessity of the new index or modify its definition to ensure it is unique.

  1. Reattempt Operation: After resolving the duplicate key issue, reattempt the operation that caused the error.



These steps should help you address the `1061: Duplicate key name` error in MySQL.

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