{"id":18223,"date":"2024-01-28T12:53:41","date_gmt":"2024-01-28T09:53:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/infinitydomainhosting.com\/kb\/?p=18223"},"modified":"2025-09-24T19:10:22","modified_gmt":"2025-09-24T16:10:22","slug":"how-to-change-password-of-root-in-mysql","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/infinitydomainhosting.com\/kb\/how-to-change-password-of-root-in-mysql\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Change password of root in MySQL"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"react-scroll-to-bottom--css-uiotg-1n7m0yu\">\n<div class=\"flex flex-col pb-9 text-sm\">\n<div class=\"w-full text-token-text-primary sm:AIPRM__conversation__response\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-347\">\n<div class=\"px-4 py-2 justify-center text-base md:gap-6 m-auto\">\n<div class=\"flex flex-1 text-base mx-auto gap-3 md:px-5 lg:px-1 xl:px-5 md:max-w-3xl lg:max-w-[40rem] xl:max-w-[48rem] group final-completion\">\n<div class=\"relative flex w-full flex-col lg:w-[calc(100%-115px)] 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href=\"https:\/\/infinitydomainhosting.com\/kb\/how-to-change-password-of-root-in-mysql\/#How_to_Change_Password_of_Root_in_MySQL_A_Step-by-Step_Guide\" >How to Change Password of Root in MySQL: A Step-by-Step Guide<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitydomainhosting.com\/kb\/how-to-change-password-of-root-in-mysql\/#Changing_the_Root_Password_in_MySQL_using_the_Command-line_Interface\" >Changing the Root Password in MySQL using the Command-line Interface:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitydomainhosting.com\/kb\/how-to-change-password-of-root-in-mysql\/#Changing_the_Root_Password_in_MySQL_using_phpmyadmin\" >Changing the Root Password in MySQL using phpmyadmin:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitydomainhosting.com\/kb\/how-to-change-password-of-root-in-mysql\/#FAQs\" >FAQs:<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitydomainhosting.com\/kb\/how-to-change-password-of-root-in-mysql\/#Q_Why_is_it_important_to_change_the_password_of_the_root_user_in_MySQL\" >Q: Why is it important to change the password of the root user in MySQL?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitydomainhosting.com\/kb\/how-to-change-password-of-root-in-mysql\/#Q_What_are_the_best_practices_for_creating_a_strong_password_for_the_root_user_in_MySQL\" >Q: What are the best practices for creating a strong password for the root user in MySQL?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitydomainhosting.com\/kb\/how-to-change-password-of-root-in-mysql\/#Q_How_often_should_the_password_of_the_root_user_in_MySQL_be_changed\" >Q: How often should the password of the root user in MySQL be changed?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitydomainhosting.com\/kb\/how-to-change-password-of-root-in-mysql\/#Q_Can_the_root_password_be_reset_if_it_is_forgotten\" >Q: Can the root password be reset if it is forgotten?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitydomainhosting.com\/kb\/how-to-change-password-of-root-in-mysql\/#Q_Are_there_any_tools_or_utilities_available_to_assist_in_managing_MySQL_passwords\" >Q: Are there any tools or utilities available to assist in managing MySQL passwords?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Change_Password_of_Root_in_MySQL_A_Step-by-Step_Guide\"><\/span>How to Change Password of Root in MySQL: A Step-by-Step Guide<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>                    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostinger.com\/tutorials\/what-is-mysql\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\">MySQL<\/a> is <a href=\"https:\/\/infinitydomainhosting.com\/kb\/the-ultimate-guide-to-amazon-web-hosting-everything-you-need-to-know\/\">a<\/a> widely used open-source relational <a href=\"https:\/\/hostadvice.com\/blog\/database\/what-is-database-management-system\/\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\">database management system<\/a> that allows users to store and retrieve data. As with any database management system, security is of utmost importance. One way to enhance the security of your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.a2hosting.com\/kb\/developer-corner\/mysql\/managing-mysql-databases-and-users-from-the-command-line\/\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\">MySQL database<\/a> is by regularly changing the password of the root user.<\/p>\n<p>                    The root user in MySQL has the highest level of privileges and can perform any operation on the database. As such, it is crucial to ensure that the root user&#8217;s password is strong and regularly updated to protect against unauthorized access. In this article, we will explore the steps to change the password of the root user in MySQL and provide answers to some <a href=\"https:\/\/www.a2hosting.com\/blog\/create-an-faq-page\/\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\">frequently asked questions<\/a> about this process.<\/p>\n<p>                    Changing the password of the root user in MySQL is a relatively straightforward process that can be accomplished using the command-line interface or a graphical user interface such as <a href=\"https:\/\/infinitydomainhosting.com\/index.php?rp=\/knowledgebase\/93\/How-to-access-phpMyAdmin-in-cPanel.html\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\">phpMyAdmin<\/a>. Below, we will outline the steps to change the root password using both methods.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Changing_the_Root_Password_in_MySQL_using_the_Command-line_Interface\"><\/span>Changing the Root Password in MySQL using the Command-line Interface:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li>Log in to the MySQL server as the root user using the following command:\n<div class=\"dark bg-black rounded-md\">\n<div class=\"p-4 overflow-y-auto\">\n                            <code class=\"!whitespace-pre hljs language-bash\"><code class=\"!whitespace-pre hljs language-bash\"><br \/>\n                              mysql -u root -p<br \/>\n                            <\/code><\/code>&nbsp;\n                          <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>                        You will be prompted to enter the current password for the root user.\n                      <\/li>\n<li>Once logged in, issue the following command to change the root password:\n<div class=\"dark bg-black rounded-md\">\n<div class=\"p-4 overflow-y-auto\">\n                            <code class=\"!whitespace-pre hljs language-sql\"><code class=\"!whitespace-pre hljs language-sql\"><br \/>\n                              ALTER USER 'root'@'localhost' IDENTIFIED BY 'new_password';<br \/>\n                            <\/code><\/code>&nbsp;\n                          <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>                        Replace &#8216;new_password&#8217; with the desired new password for the root user.\n                      <\/li>\n<li>After executing the command, the root user&#8217;s password will be updated.\n                      <\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<caption id=\"attachment_31863\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"960\">\n                      <a href=\"http:\/\/infinitydomainhosting.com\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/How-to-Change-password-of-root-in-MySQL-1.jpg\"><br \/>\n                        <img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-31863 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/infinitydomainhosting.com\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/How-to-Change-password-of-root-in-MySQL-1.jpg\" alt=\"Changing the Root Password in MySQL using the Command-line Interface:\" width=\"960\" height=\"640\" srcset=\"https:\/\/infinitydomainhosting.com\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/How-to-Change-password-of-root-in-MySQL-1.jpg 960w, https:\/\/infinitydomainhosting.com\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/How-to-Change-password-of-root-in-MySQL-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/infinitydomainhosting.com\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/How-to-Change-password-of-root-in-MySQL-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/infinitydomainhosting.com\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/How-to-Change-password-of-root-in-MySQL-1-585x390.jpg 585w, https:\/\/infinitydomainhosting.com\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/How-to-Change-password-of-root-in-MySQL-1-263x175.jpg 263w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><br \/>\n                      <\/a> Changing the Root Password in MySQL using the Command-line Interface:<br \/>\n                    <\/caption>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Changing_the_Root_Password_in_MySQL_using_phpmyadmin\"><\/span>Changing the Root Password in MySQL using <a href=\"https:\/\/hostadvice.com\/how-to\/web-hosting\/php\/how-to-use-phpmyadmin\/\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\">phpmyadmin<\/a>:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li>Log in to the <a href=\"https:\/\/hostadvice.com\/how-to\/web-hosting\/php\/how-to-use-phpmyadmin\/\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\">phpmyadmin<\/a> interface using the appropriate credentials.\n                      <\/li>\n<li>Select the &#8220;User accounts&#8221; tab from the main menu.\n                      <\/li>\n<li>Locate the root user in the list of user accounts and click on the &#8220;Edit privileges&#8221; icon.\n                      <\/li>\n<li>In the &#8220;Change password&#8221; section, enter the new password for the root user and click the &#8220;Go&#8221; button to save the changes.\n                      <\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>                    After successfully changing the root password, it is essential to update any applications or scripts that access the MySQL database with the new password to ensure uninterrupted access to the database.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs\"><\/span>FAQs:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q_Why_is_it_important_to_change_the_password_of_the_root_user_in_MySQL\"><\/span>Q: Why is it important to change the password of the root user in MySQL?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>A: Changing the root password regularly helps to enhance the security of the MySQL database by minimizing the risk of unauthorized access. It is a best practice to update passwords periodically to protect sensitive data.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q_What_are_the_best_practices_for_creating_a_strong_password_for_the_root_user_in_MySQL\"><\/span>Q: What are the best practices for creating a strong password for the root user in MySQL?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>A: A strong password for the root user in MySQL should be at least 12 characters long and include a mix of uppercase and lowercase letters, numbers, and special characters. Avoid using easily guessable passwords such as &#8220;password&#8221; or &#8220;123456.&#8221;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q_How_often_should_the_password_of_the_root_user_in_MySQL_be_changed\"><\/span>Q: How often should the password of the root user in MySQL be changed?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>A: It is recommended to change the password of the root user in MySQL at least every 90 days. However, the frequency of password changes may vary depending on the organization&#8217;s security policies.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q_Can_the_root_password_be_reset_if_it_is_forgotten\"><\/span>Q: Can the root password be reset if it is forgotten?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>A: Yes, it is possible to reset the root password in MySQL if it is forgotten. However, this process typically requires access to the server&#8217;s file system and stopping the MySQL service.<\/p>\n<p><!--KB_CAT_BLOCK--><\/p>\n<figure class=\"kb-cat-placeholder\" style=\"margin:1.75rem 0;display:block;\"><img src=\"https:\/\/infinitydomainhosting.com\/kb\/assets\/img\/cat-databases.webp\" alt=\"How to Change password of root in MySQL\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"max-width:100%;height:auto;display:block;border-radius:12px;box-shadow:0 8px 28px rgba(0,0,0,0.12);\" \/><\/figure>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q_Are_there_any_tools_or_utilities_available_to_assist_in_managing_MySQL_passwords\"><\/span>Q: Are there any tools or utilities available to assist in managing MySQL passwords?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>A: Yes, there are various third-party tools and utilities that can help in managing MySQL passwords, such as password managers and security software. Additionally, some integrated development environments (IDEs) offer password management features for databases.<\/p>\n<p>In conclusion, changing the password of the root user in MySQL is an essential aspect of database security. By following the steps outlined in this article and adhering to best practices for password management, users can help mitigate the risk of unauthorized access to their <a href=\"https:\/\/www.a2hosting.com\/kb\/developer-corner\/mysql\/managing-mysql-databases-and-users-from-the-command-line\/\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\">MySQL databases<\/a>. 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