How to Change Root Password in MySQL

In MySQL, the root user is the default administrative user that has full access to all databases and tables. It is recommended to change the default root password for security purposes. In this tutorial, we'll show you how to change the root password in MySQL.

Syntax

To change the root password in MySQL, you can use the following command:

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

Replace "new_password" with the new password you want to set for the root user.

Example

Let's suppose we want to change the root user's password to "mynewpassword". Here's how we can do it:

1. Open the MySQL command prompt

2. Type the following command:

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

3. Press Enter and the root user's password will be changed.

Output

When you enter the ALTER USER command and press Enter, you should see a message saying "Query OK, 0 rows affected". This means that the root user's password has been changed successfully.

Explanation

In the above example, we used the ALTER USER command to change the password for the root user. The syntax of this command specifies the user you want to change the password for (root@localhost) and the new password you want to set.

Use

Changing the default root password in MySQL is important for security purposes. By changing the password, you can prevent unauthorized access to your databases and ensure that your data remains safe.

Important Points

• Always use a strong password that is difficult to guess and contains a combination of letters, numbers, and symbols.
• If you forget your new password, you can reset it using the same steps as described above.
• Changing the root password will not affect any existing databases or applications.

Summary

In this tutorial, we learned how to change the root password in MySQL using the ALTER USER command. By changing the default root password, you can enhance the security of your MySQL installation and protect your data from unauthorized access.