How to Change a MySQL Database User’s Password in cPanel

Managing databases on your server is necessary for your website’s ongoing growth and development. Managing the users and their passwords is equally essential.

There are various reasons to change a MySQL database user password in cPanel. For some, personnel changes require updating credentials for accessing sensitive information. Others may periodically change passwords to ensure security.

This tutorial will show you how to change a database user’s password in cPanel.

Requirements

• A server with cPanel.
• Login credentials to cPanel along with appropriate permissions.

How to Change a MySQL Database User’s Password in cPanel

1. From your web browser, type https://youripaddress:2083 to get to the login screen. Replace the youripaddress portion with your actual IP address.  Enter your credentials and press Log in.

2. Under the Databases section, click the MySQL Databases icon.

3. Scroll down to the Current Users section. Locate the user whose password you want to change, and click Change Password.

4. Enter and confirm a new password, then click Change Password to save it.

5. A Success prompt appears. Click OK to continue back to the MySQL Databases page. The database user’s password is changed.

Wrapping Up

Adding the management of database users and their passwords to your security checklist is a must. With routine changes, you ensure your mission-critical data is protected.

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