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

Chris Dimick
Chris Dimick
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Posted by Chris Dimick
Chris Dimick
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Password expired error when trying to connect

I'm having an issue with connecting to the DB when using Workbench. When it tests the connection, I get an error like this (link to screenshot): https://ibb.co/f848GF

I was having some issues earlier with the password, but I believe I was able to reset the password properly. For example, if I try running the mysql command in the terminal and specify the user as 'root', as well as enter the password, it seems to be working fine (see screenshot): https://ibb.co/kETPqa

Can someone help me out? I've been stuck on this for several hours now....