Setting MySql root password after installation

Generally if the password for MySql is not set during the installation, then these commands will help you set it externally.

$ mysql -u root

mysql> use mysql;

mysql> update user set password=PASSWORD("tiger") where User='root';

mysql> flush privileges;

mysql> quit

Now open MySQL prompt using following command.

$ mysql -u root -p

Enter password:

Enter 'tiger' as password.