MySQL Default Password

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MySQL Default Password

I have just installed MySQL on my MacBook Pro OS X. After installation, I realized that I never created a MySQL account. I went to create a MySQL account and I get an error stating that it already exists. I am unable to see this account in Accounts.

Since this account must already exist, what is its password?

BTW - The installation was a success as I am able to start and stop the MySQL Server using the MySQL "plug-in" for System Preferences.

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MacBook Pro, Mac OS X (10.4.10)

Posted on Sep 24, 2007 8:46 PM

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Answer 1

baltwo

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Sep 24, 2007 11:25 PM in response to Ebag

I can't answer your questions, but you'll get better answers posting to the Unix forum under OS X Technologies or the the server products forums.

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Answer 2

Sep 25, 2007 5:39 AM in response to Ebag

mysql is one of the invisible system users set up in OS X. It has Real Name "MySQL Server" and doesn't have a password since you can't log in to it, other than from a client.

Note that "users" in MySQL are not the same as "users" in OS X.

As baltwo suggests, post any follow up in the UNIX forum.

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