How to Change Password in MySQL Localhost?

Changing the password in MySQL localhost is an essential step to ensure the security of your database. Follow these steps to change your password:

1. First, log in to your MySQL database using the command line or a tool like phpMyAdmin.
2. Once logged in, run the following command to change the password:
   ALTER USER 'root'@'localhost' IDENTIFIED BY 'new_password';
3. Replace 'new_password' with your desired strong password.
4. After executing the command, don't forget to flush privileges to apply the changes:
   FLUSH PRIVILEGES;
5. You have successfully changed the password for MySQL localhost. Make sure to update your applications or scripts that connect to this database with the new password.