How to reset MySQL root password

Stop MySQL server

service mysqld stop

Start in safe mode

mysqld_safe --skip-grant-tables &

Login mysql server

mysql

Reset your root password

UPDATE mysql.user SET Password=PASSWORD('strong-password-here') WHERE User='root';
FLUSH PRIVILEGES;
exit;

Shutdown your mysql server

mysqladmin -u root -p shutdown

Start your mysql server again

service mysqld start
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