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    How can i change password of a user in MySql.

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    Hello,

    You won't be able to change a mysql user password.
    The easier way to do this is by re-creating the user with the new password.
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    Creating a new MySQL user of the same username and new password will overwrite the existing password for that MySQL user.

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