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… Read the rest