Change Mysql Root Password Windows -

mysql -u root -p Enter current password.

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mysql -u root :

ALTER USER 'root'@'localhost' IDENTIFIED BY 'new_strong_password'; FLUSH PRIVILEGES; EXIT; Stop MySQL service :

FLUSH PRIVILEGES; ALTER USER 'root'@'localhost' IDENTIFIED BY 'new_password'; EXIT; , then restart MySQL normally: change mysql root password windows

Then inside MySQL prompt:

C:\Program Files\MySQL\MySQL Server 8.0\bin C:\Program Files\MySQL\MySQL Server 5.7\bin Navigate there or add to PATH. Stop MySQL service (optional but recommended for some versions): mysql -u root -p Enter current password

net stop MySQL :