Welcome to the Treehouse Community

Want to collaborate on code errors? Have bugs you need feedback on? Looking for an extra set of eyes on your latest project? Get support with fellow developers, designers, and programmers of all backgrounds and skill levels here with the Treehouse Community! While you're at it, check out some resources Treehouse students have shared here.

Looking to learn something new?

Treehouse offers a seven day free trial for new students. Get access to thousands of hours of content and join thousands of Treehouse students and alumni in the community today.

Start your free trial

Development Tools Database Foundations Installing MySQL Server and MySQL Workbench Installing MySQL Server and Workbench on OS X

Kamran Ismayilov
Kamran Ismayilov
5,753 Points
Posted by Kamran Ismayilov
Kamran Ismayilov
5,753 Points

Mysql

Kamrans-MacBook-Pro:~ Imemory$ sudo cp /usr/local/mysql/support-files/m

WARNING: Improper use of the sudo command could lead to data loss or the deletion of important system files. Please double-check your typing when using sudo. Type "man sudo" for more information.

To proceed, enter your password, or type Ctrl-C to abort.

Password: Sorry, try again. Password:

I did the same as was shown on the video, but it does not wark.... besides I can not type my Password ( I have macbook pro retina)

1 Answer

John Steer-Fowler
PLUS
John Steer-Fowler
Courses Plus Student 11,734 Points
John Steer-Fowler
John Steer-Fowler
Courses Plus Student 11,734 Points

Hi Kamran,

Your Macbook's terminal window hides the password while you type it. This is to stop anyone around you from seeing your administrative password.

It might seem like you are not typing your password as you cannot see it. However, it is being entered.

Just try the sudo command again, type your password and press Return (enter).

Remember your password is case-sensitive and you have to type it exactly how it was set up.

It should work.