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mysql:user:root:change-password

Change the mysql root password
$ mysqladmin -u root -p password ${newPassword}
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This command is used to change the password of the root user in MySQL database. Here is a breakdown of each component of the command:

  • mysqladmin is the command to administer the MySQL server.
  • -u root specifies the username as root, which is the default administrative user in MySQL.
  • -p prompts you to enter the current password for the root user, which is required to make changes to the password.
  • password is a command to indicate that you want to change the password.
  • ${newPassword} is a variable representing the new password you want to set for the root user. It needs to be replaced with an actual password.

Overall, this command can be used to securely set a new password for the root user in MySQL database through the command-line interface.

This explanation was created by an AI. In most cases those are correct. But please always be careful and never run a command you are not sure if it is safe.
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