How to change the MySQL user password
To change the password for database access, we must go to the hosting where the database is installed.
Next, go to the "Databases" column and access "MySQL Users"
Once inside, go to the "MySQL database connection details" section and click on "Change password":
You must enter a new password with a minimum of 8 characters and at least one special character:
Finally, click on "Save password" and the MySQL user password will have been successfully changed.
IMPORTANT: If you have WordPress or another CMS installed and you change the MySQL password, you must update the new password in the configuration file: Wp-config-php, what it is and what it is used for
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