How to reset the root password for MySQL?

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Linode 6 years, 10 months ago Linode Staff

There is mysql service installed to server, but I don´t remember the root password. Is it possible to reset it?

ehertneck 6 years, 10 months ago Linode Staff

You will want to stop your MySQL service first: sudo systemctl stop mysql.service

To go through the initial configuration for setting you your MySQL password: sudo dpkg-reconfigure mysql-server-5.5

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