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This guide will walk you through the process of changing the password for a MySQL database user in DirectAdmin.

1. Access DirectAdmin:
   • Open your web browser and navigate to your DirectAdmin login page
   • Enter your username and password
   • Click "Login" to access your account
2. Navigate to MySQL Management:
   • In the "Account Manager" section, locate the "MySQL Management" icon
   • Alternatively, type "MySQL Management" in the navigation filter box
   • Click on the "MySQL Management" option when it appears
3. Select the Database:
   • Under the "Databases" section, find and click on the database containing the user whose password you want to change
4. Locate the Database User:
   • In the "User List" section, you'll see all users associated with the selected database
   • Find the user whose password you want to change
   • Click on the "Change Password" link next to the user's name
5. Set the New Password:
   • You have two options for setting the new password:
     1. Enter a new strong password of your choice in the provided field
     2. Click on the "Generate Password" icon to have DirectAdmin create a secure password for you
   • After entering or generating the password, click the "Change" button
6. Confirm and Save the New Password:
   • You'll see a confirmation message that the password has been changed
   • Make sure to copy the new password and store it in a secure location, such as a password manager

Important Notes

• Choose a strong, unique password to enhance the security of your database
• Update any applications or scripts that use this database user with the new password
• Regularly changing your database passwords is a good security practice

By following these steps, you've successfully changed the password for a MySQL database user in your DirectAdmin account. Remember to update this password in any applications or configurations that use this database connection.