How to reset MySQL Root password

  1. service mysqld stop (To stop the currently running MySQL instance)
  2. mysqld_safe --skip-grant &   (To enter into MySQL in safe mode)
  3. use mysql;
  4. update user set password=PASSWORD("NEW-ROOT-PASSWORD") where User='root';  (To set the new root password)
  5. service mysqld restart (To restart the MySQL instance)


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