How to reset the root password for MySQL?
Linode
Linode Staff
There is mysql service installed to server, but I don´t remember the root password. Is it possible to reset it?
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ehertneck
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