Resetting database and user passwords:
The password for a MS SQL or MYSQL database can be reset from the Control Panel on a Windows hosting Plan. A MS Access Database doesn't not have a username or password to login. MySQL database on a Linux Plan can be changed through the cPanel.
Likewise, you can add a new username and password.
WINDOWS Plans
(databases can be MS SQL, MySQL or MS Access)
- Login to 'Account Center'.
- Click the green 'Control Panel' button.
- Click or search 'Databases'.
- Click which database type you want to modify.
- Select database or user.
WARNING: Be careful, if the username or password doesn't match your website application, you could break the website. Check with your web developer first.
LINUX Plans
(databases are only MySQL)
- Login to 'Account Center'.
- Click the green 'Control Panel' button.
- In the 'Database' section click on "MySQL Databases"
- Rename the Database in the "Modify Databases" by simply clicking on "Rename"
- Renaming or changing the password of a User is done under the "Current Users" area, find the user and make the choice of function to preform.
SEE ALSO
- Creating a New Database (MS SQL & MySQL)
- Managing MS SQL
- Managing MySQL
- Data Source Names
- All DB Topics
SEE ALSO: Database Knowledge base Articles | "Important IP Addresses" knowledge base article
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