How to Reset the Root Password in the MySQL Reference Manual

Resetting the Root Password in MySQL

In MySQL, if you forget the root password, you can follow these steps to reset it:

1. Stop the MySQL server process
2. Start the MySQL server in safe mode with privilege bypass
3. Connect to the MySQL server as the root user
4. Reset the root password
5. Exit MySQL and restart the server in normal mode
6. Login to MySQL using the new root password

For detailed instructions and commands, refer to the MySQL Reference Manual.