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How to Grant MySQL Root Privileges for 127.0.0.1
- MySQL treats connections from
localhost(via Unix socket) and127.0.0.1(via TCP/IP) as distinct connections. By default, therootuser may only have privileges forlocalhost, causing an "Access Denied" error when trying to connect from127.0.0.1.
This tutorial explains how to grant privileges to the MySQL root user for connections over TCP/IP (127.0.0.1). By following these steps, you can resolve access denied errors and ensure smooth connections to your MySQL database for both local development and remote applications.
How to Reset the MySQL Root Password Using DROP USER
mysql -u root -pYou will be prompted to enter the password. Enter the new password you set in Step 5.