Database password - help please

Discussion in 'Databases' started by sunny1980, Aug 25, 2009.

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    How can I retrieve my database password. I've forgotten it and I was wondering is there a possible way to locate it?

    I have the username luckily

    Thanks
     
    sunny1980, Aug 25, 2009 IP
  2. linkstraffic

    linkstraffic Well-Known Member

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    log as root and change your password, ask your admin if you have no root access.
     
    linkstraffic, Aug 27, 2009 IP
  3. Nerv

    Nerv Active Member

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    The best way is to contact you hosting administration and ask them to reset the password for you.
     
    Nerv, Aug 27, 2009 IP
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    kane4545 Guest

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    Why dont you login into your cpanel and change the password of the database , it will be the easiest way to do it.
     
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    holymaru Banned

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    "root" is the default password. try that...
     
    holymaru, Aug 27, 2009 IP
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    chandan123 Prominent Member

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    what db ? mysql or any other ? is it home pc or in hosting ?
     
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    SCLocal Notable Member

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    All databases (to my knowledge) use a config.php (or similarly named file) that references your database host, username and login, if you have ftp access simply access your host and take a look at the config file, your username and password will be located within it.
     
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