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Old 03-28-2010, 07:37 AM mysql username and password
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I'm trying to update to mysql 5.1 but I don't remember my username and password does anyone know where the details are stored?
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Old 03-28-2010, 10:05 AM Re: mysql username and password
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May I know the server where you have installed MySQL? Are you using Windows or Linux?
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Old 03-28-2010, 10:41 AM Re: mysql username and password
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Passwords are encrypted but the usernames are stored in the mysql.user table
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Old 03-28-2010, 10:45 AM Re: mysql username and password
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BTW the default adminstrator username is "root" and if you have shell or local access you could try the steps here http://www.cyberciti.biz/tips/recove...-password.html
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Old 03-28-2010, 11:48 AM Re: mysql username and password
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May I know the server where you have installed MySQL? Are you using Windows or Linux?
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Passwords are encrypted but the usernames are stored in the mysql.user table
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BTW the default adminstrator username is "root" and if you have shell or local access you could try the steps here http://www.cyberciti.biz/tips/recove...-password.html
Thanks Chrishirst I will try that now.
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