Using the below simple steps, you can reset your mysql root password.
1) Stop mysql server:
#service mysqld stop
2)Start mysql server in safe mode:
Now you have to start the mysql in safe mode with the following option
#mysqld_safe --user=mysql --skip-grant-tables --skip-networking &
3)Login to mysql server without password:
Now you have to login to mysql server without password Using mysql Root User
#mysql -u root mysql
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mysql>
4)Reset mysql root password:
Run the below command without any mistake ( semicolon is a must )
mysql> UPDATE user SET Password=PASSWORD(‘newrootpassword’) WHERE User=’root’;
mysql> flush privileges;
mysql> exit
5) Restart mysql server:
#service mysqld restart
6) Login to MySQL With the New Password:
root@server ]# mysql -u root -p
Enter password:
Type 'help;' or '\h' for help. Type '\c' to clear the current input statement.
mysql>
