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MySQL change root password

The process of changing the root password in MySQL is very similar to changing the password for a different user, but because you're dealing with the root account, it has special significance and there might be additional security measures.

Here is how to change the root password in MySQL:

Step 1: Login to MySQL

First, you need to login to MySQL using the mysql command in your terminal or command prompt:

mysql -u root -p

You will be prompted to enter the password for the root user.

Step 2: Change Root Password

Once you are logged in, you can change the password for the root user with the ALTER USER command:

ALTER USER 'root'@'localhost' IDENTIFIED BY 'new_password';

Replace 'new_password' with the new password for the root user.

Step 3: Flush Privileges

After changing the password, it's a good practice to flush privileges, which makes the server to reload the grant tables:

FLUSH PRIVILEGES;

Step 4: Exit MySQL

You can exit the MySQL shell by typing:

EXIT;

Notes:

  • Be sure to choose a strong password that includes a mix of letters, numbers, and special characters.
  • Remember that you need the CREATE USER privilege or the UPDATE privilege for the mysql system database to change a password.
  • If the password is expired or the account is locked, you must have the CREATE USER privilege and the mysql.user table must be updated directly.
  • As the root user has full permissions in MySQL, be especially careful with its password. Don't share it and don't forget it.
  • If you forget the root password, you may need to start MySQL in safe mode or with the skip-grant-tables option to reset it.
  1. Change MySQL root password:

    • Description: Changing the password for the root user in MySQL for enhanced security.
    • Code:
      ALTER USER 'root'@'localhost' IDENTIFIED BY 'newpassword';
      
  2. MySQL set root password:

    • Description: Setting the password for the MySQL root user.
    • Code:
      SET PASSWORD FOR 'root'@'localhost' = PASSWORD('newpassword');
      
  3. MySQL alter user password root:

    • Description: Using the ALTER USER statement to change the password for the root user.
    • Code:
      ALTER USER 'root'@'localhost' IDENTIFIED BY 'newpassword';
      
  4. Update MySQL root password:

    • Description: Updating the password for the MySQL root user for security reasons.
    • Code:
      UPDATE mysql.user SET authentication_string = PASSWORD('newpassword') WHERE user = 'root' AND host = 'localhost';
      FLUSH PRIVILEGES;
      
  5. MySQL change root password command:

    • Description: Using the ALTER USER command to change the password for the root user.
    • Code:
      ALTER USER 'root'@'localhost' IDENTIFIED BY 'newpassword';
      
  6. Changing root password in MySQL server:

    • Description: The process of changing the root password within the MySQL server.
    • Code:
      SET PASSWORD FOR 'root'@'localhost' = PASSWORD('newpassword');
      
  7. MySQL root password recovery: