Should I run MySQL as root?

What does MySQL root do?

Some accounts have the username: root. These are superuser accounts which have all the privileges. Basically, they can do everything. If these root accounts have empty passwords, anyone can connect to the MySQL server as root without a password and be granted all privileges.

How do I start MySQL as root user?

C:\xampp\mysql\bin\mysql.exe -u root -p [password if any]; If you don't enter any password after '-p' in the command, it will prompt you for one. Just press enter if you do not have any password (by default) or enter the password if you've set one. you can find the root user credentials.

How do I run as administrator in MySQL?

Simply launch the MySQL Administrator tool on the system hosting the database server, select the User Administration option and select the required user from the list of users in the bottom left hand corner of the window.

What is localhost and root in MySQL?

root@localhost lets you connect from the DB Server via mysql. sock (the socket file) root@'%' lets you connect via TCP/IP, but you must explicitly connect with that protocol. Otherwise, mysqld connects you as root@localhost .