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Databases

Alex Watts
Alex Watts
8,396 Points
Posted by Alex Watts
Alex Watts
8,396 Points

MySQL Workbench is denying my root password?

Hello,

When I try to create a connection MySQL Workbench keeps asking for a root password, which I have not set. How do I get around this issue?

Thanks.

4 Answers

Jason Anders
MOD
Jason Anders
Treehouse Moderator 145,860 Points
Jason Anders
Jason Anders
Treehouse Moderator 145,860 Points

Hey Alex,

I don't use the Workbench, but with MAMP, the root password is the admin password for your computer (The one you use to login / install apps). Give that a try. :)

:dizzy:

Alex Watts
Alex Watts
8,396 Points
Alex Watts
Alex Watts
8,396 Points

Hi Jason,

I have tried this, but it does not let me connect.

Jason Anders
Jason Anders
Treehouse Moderator 145,860 Points
Jason Anders
Jason Anders
Treehouse Moderator 145,860 Points

Sorry I couldn't be more help, Alex. I'm not familiar with Workbench. Hopefully you get it solved soon. :dizzy:

Alex Watts
Alex Watts
8,396 Points
Alex Watts
Alex Watts
8,396 Points

Thanks, what do you use instead of workbench?

Jason Anders
Jason Anders
Treehouse Moderator 145,860 Points
Jason Anders
Jason Anders
Treehouse Moderator 145,860 Points

I work on Macs and haven't worked with with SQL databases in a while. But when I did, I used MAMP and phpMySql (which is part of MAMP)... or sometimes just the command line.

Lately, I've been focusing on Java and Objective-C Development, so, it's been a while for databases. However, I have been looking at NoSQL databases like MongoDB.

(If you're on Windows, give WAMP a try.)

Jason Anders
Jason Anders
Treehouse Moderator 145,860 Points
Jason Anders
Jason Anders
Treehouse Moderator 145,860 Points

Is this for one of the courses, or for personal use? I completed all Database courses here on TTH without using MySQL Workbench.

Alex Watts
Alex Watts
8,396 Points
Alex Watts
Alex Watts
8,396 Points

Ok, I have got it to work now. But I have no idea how I did it ! At least it works.

Jason Anders
Jason Anders
Treehouse Moderator 145,860 Points
Jason Anders
Jason Anders
Treehouse Moderator 145,860 Points

I've actually had a couple of those moments. Lol.

Glad you got it working. :dizzy: