How to Reset MySQL Password on My Cloud Ex 2 Ultra

[easternuser]

Hi all,

I just found out my My Cloud Ex 2 Ultra had MySQL and MyPHPAdmin. I logged in and created a strong password with a password manager, but I suspect some of the special characters were mis-interpreted. Is there a way to reset the root password for MySQL and MyPHPAdmin on the NAS? I’ve tried uninstalling and reinstalling MyPHPAdmin and deleting the .@database@ folder, with lots of rebooting in between. Nothing seems to help. Any ideas on how I might proceed?

[Alexanderd]

@easternuser

y ideas on how

Hello, do you have found a solution? im stucking on the same problem.

[easternuser]

There are no good solutions; WD could have a better solution without much effort. I had to do a factory reset, but I was lucky enough to be able to transfer my data to other devices in advance.

[Joerg70]

Before doing a complete factory reset, you can remove the MySQL database.
On OS5 and an ULTRA Ex2 it is described here:

Error Mysql/MariaDB root login reset to start with MySQL/MariaDB

OK, here is the final solution. The database was corrupted and the WD Support recommended to remove the MySQL Database . Save your data (just a recommendation from my side…I waited and did buy an external HDD…what I always wanted , because it is strongly recommended) 2.Login via SSH as root on the Device How to Access WD My Cloud Using SSH (Secure Shell) Remove the Database with SSH command: rm -rf /mnt/HD_a4/.@database@/* Switch the Network Database OFF and ON. (I personally dei…

[Joerg70]

This does not work …