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Asked: 2026-05-23T09:34:12+00:00

I cannot figure out how to log into my database, I keep getting errors

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I cannot figure out how to log into my database, I keep getting errors and cannot execute any queries on the database, here is an example of my error.

HW-001b63b70b4c:~ imac$ /usr/local/mysql/bin/mysql;

Welcome to the MySQL monitor.  Commands end with ; or \g.
Your MySQL connection id is 11
Server version: 5.5.13 MySQL Community Server (GPL)

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Type 'help;' or '\h' for help. Type '\c' to clear the current input statement.

mysql> 
mysql> show databases;
+--------------------+
| Database           |
+--------------------+
| information_schema |
| test               |
+--------------------+
2 rows in set (0.00 sec)

mysql> create database dev;
ERROR 1044 (42000): Access denied for user ''@'localhost' to database 'dev'
mysql>
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  1. Editorial Team

    What about logging in as root:

    /usr/local/mysql/bin/mysql -u root
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