What is my MySQL root password?

mysql password root

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Solution 1

There is no way to lookup the password. It is encrypted. On many systems the root password is blank by default. On other systems you would have been asked to set the root password when you installed mysql. The password reset procedure is described here (http://dev.mysql.com/doc/refman/5.0/en/resetting-permissions.html).

Solution 2

If you manage to get a shell you can set it this way:

Start mysql with:

mysqld_safe --skip-grant-tables

mysql --user=root mysql

Update the root password:

UPDATE user SET Password=PASSWORD('newpwd') WHERE User='root';
flush privileges;
exit;

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Mike Holdsworth

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Updated on September 17, 2022

Comments

Mike Holdsworth over 1 year

Where or how do I check MySQL root password? I don't have a .my.cnf file, I can't login to SQL console (it requires a password), I can't do anything.
Admin over 14 years

arggg... so troublesome!!! Is there any easier way?
meder omuraliev over 14 years

Um - How did you install it?
Admin over 14 years

I think it installed by my web hosting company. What should i do? I must reset the password?? No others options?? (sigh)
Zoredache over 14 years

Yeah, remember what the password was if you setup the system. Or go find the person who set it up for you and ask them. If you can't manage that you could, provide more details about what type of environment (OS/Version/etc) you are running on, and somebody might provide you with step-by-step details.
Zoredache over 14 years

You could call your the support number for your web hosting company. They almost certainly have the procedure down pat.
Admin over 14 years

Yeah, i drop them an email. Hopefully it can be settled easily.
fxmtor over 14 years

What's with making things that big?