Database » Reset WordPress password from the command line

Reset WordPress password from the command line

1. log in to the MySQL:

mysql -u root -p;

2. Select the database:

use database_name;

3. List all users:

select * from wp_users\G

4. Change the password for the user you require:

UPDATE wp_users SET user_pass=MD5('new_password_here') where ID=user_id_here;

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