MySQL Root Password

This feature allows you to set a root MySQL password.

By default, no root password is set. You should ensure that a very secure password is used, because if this password were to be compromised, the attacker would have access to any database associated with your server. You will not need to remember this password unless you plan on logging into any of your databases as the root user.

To set the password:

1. Enter the desired password into the New Password field.
   • You may also use the Password Generator by clicking Generate Password.
   • You should ensure that a very secure password is used, because if this password were to be compromised, the attacker would have access to any database associated with your server.
   • Do not use asterisks (*), periods (.), or any other special characters in your MySQL root password. If you do so, phpMyAdmin will not function. If you are using the Password Generator, you may wish to uncheck the Symbols checkbox.
2. Enter the password again into Password Again field.
3. Click the Change Password button.