How to Reset MySQL Password on My Cloud Ex 2 Ultra

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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…