How do I change the password for my MySQL database?
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August 1, 2008 10:05 AM
During the database setup process you chose a password for that database. You will need this password to access the Database Manager. You may change this password at any time using the Hosting Control Center.
To change the password of a MySQL database
- Log in to your Account Manager.
- In the My Products section, select Hosting.
- Next to the hosting account you want to modify, click Manage Account.
- In the Databases section of the Hosting Control Center, click the MySQL icon.
- Click the pencil icon next to the database you would like to change the password for to open its edit features.
- Click the Password icon in the menu bar.
- In the Update Password window, enter the new password you would like to use in the Enter New Password and Confirm New Password fields. Click OK
The password for the selected database will be changed in a few minutes. Use this new password to log into the Database Manager of this database.
