Frequently Asked Questions

Accessing MySQL Using SSH with Plesk Installed

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Last Updated: November 14, 2014 10:39 AM

To Access MySQL Using SSH with Plesk installed

  1. Connect to your server via SSH (more info).
  2. Switch to the root user (more info).
  3. Run the following command:
    mysql -uadmin -p`cat /etc/psa/.psa.shadow`

If you need to reset your password issue the following command:

mysqladmin -uadmin -p[current] password [new]

Where [current] is your current password and [new] is the new password you want to use.