mysql root password example

Example 1: alter user root mysql

ALTER USER 'root'@'localhost' IDENTIFIED BY 'newPassword';

Example 2: firt time root

Step 1: Open a Terminal Window.
    		Right-click the desktop, then left-click Open in terminal.
            Alternately, you can click Menu > Applications > Accessories > Terminal.
    Step 2: Change Your Root Password.
    		In the terminal window, type the following:
            	- sudo passwd root.