Change Mysql Root Password Windows _verified_ [2026]
Then inside MySQL prompt:
:
net stop MySQL :
ALTER USER 'root'@'localhost' IDENTIFIED BY 'new_strong_password'; FLUSH PRIVILEGES; EXIT; Stop MySQL service : change mysql root password windows
If you know password, just run:
mysql -u root -p Enter current password. Then inside MySQL prompt: : net stop MySQL
C:\Program Files\MySQL\MySQL Server 8.0\bin C:\Program Files\MySQL\MySQL Server 5.7\bin Navigate there or add to PATH. Stop MySQL service (optional but recommended for some versions): change mysql root password windows