DeveloperBreeze

Mysql Security Development Tutorials, Guides & Insights

Unlock 3+ expert-curated mysql security tutorials, real-world code snippets, and modern dev strategies. From fundamentals to advanced topics, boost your mysql security skills on DeveloperBreeze.

How to Grant MySQL Root Privileges for 127.0.0.1

Tutorial October 03, 2024
bash

By default, MySQL treats connections via localhost (Unix socket) and 127.0.0.1 (TCP/IP) differently. To resolve the issue, you need to grant privileges to root for connections via 127.0.0.1.

Inside the MySQL shell, run the following command:

How to Reset the MySQL Root Password Using DROP USER

Tutorial October 03, 2024
bash

  sudo systemctl status mysql

This tutorial provided a step-by-step guide on resetting your MySQL root password using the DROP USER method. By dropping the existing root user and creating a new one with full privileges, you can resolve common issues related to root access and password management. Remember to always remove the skip-grant-tables option after completing the password reset to keep your MySQL server secure.

How to Allow MySQL Port and Restrict Access to Specific IPs

Tutorial August 04, 2024
bash mysql

sudo systemctl restart mysql
sudo apt-get install mysql-client