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How can I retrieve the password for my MySQL User?

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I forgot my password for my MySQL user. Is there anyway I can get it back?

Answer #1

Unfortunately the MySQL User password cannot be recovered due to the one way encryption used to protect it. However, you can create a new users and assign it to the database you wish to access.

For information on how to do this, please pick the appropriate link below.
SiteAdmin: http://kb.site5.com/control/siteadmin/siteadmin-how-to-create-a-mysql-user-and-assign-it-to-a-database/
cPanel: http://kb.site5.com/control/cpanel/cpanel-how-to-create-a-mysql-user-and-assign-it-to-a-database/

If you have any questions, please feel free to leave a comment here, or you can speak with our support team directly by opening a ticket through Backstage.

Happy Hosting!

Answers Answered By: joliver [476 Blue Star Level]

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