Lost MySQL Database Password

Forgot your database's password?

You must create a new user with a new password. Do not worry, this will not erase or change any of the data in your database!

  1. Go to cPanel, click Mysql Databases.
  2. Create a new user with the desired password.
  3. Add User to Database.
  4. Replace the username and password settings in your program's configuration file.
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