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Reset MySQL 8.0 root Password in Windows

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Reset MySQL 8.0 root Password in Windows

Stop the MySQL 8.0service from services
Go to path C:\Program Files\MySQL\MySQL Server 8.0\bin and open cmd
Run mysqld --console --skip-grant-tables --shared-memory
Open new cmd in the same path
Run following commands
mysql -u root
select authentication_string,host from mysql.user where user='root';
UPDATE mysql.user SET authentication_string='' WHERE user='root';
Now close both the cmd.
Try to start the MySQL 8.0 service.
Connect using username as root & password as blank.
Change the password from the user managerment.

fjscott73 commented Dec 11, 2024

This is just a test MySQL server that I have set up on my local machine. I was able to log in previously, but it has been a while and I cannot remember what I set my password to, so I am trying to reset it. I'm hoping someone might be able to help me out because I haven't been able to find anywhere online that has a solution.

I followed the steps in OPs post and can see that the password has been changed. However, as soon as I close out the cmd windows and try to log back in, I get an error that says access denied. I have also tried multiple other methods to change the password, and in all of those cases I am also told that my access is denied.

Thank you