Admin Console (Port 2087) Databases > MySQL Databases Tab 2: Root Access
BoostonCP MySQL Root Access

MySQL Databases • Tab 2: Root Access • Native 1920x1080 View

📌 Purpose & Quick Summary

Use the Root Access tab to securely view and copy your server's global MySQL root administrative credentials for terminal maintenance or external database management tools (such as HeidiSQL, DBeaver, or Navicat).

🖥️ Interface Tour & Elements

  • Root Username Field: Displays the administrative user (root). Includes a 1-click copy button.
  • Root Password Field: Masked password field with Show Password (Eye Icon) and Copy to Clipboard buttons.

🛠️ Step-by-Step Instructions: Retrieving Root Credentials

  1. Click the Root Access tab (#db-creds).
  2. Click the Eye Icon to unmask the root password.
  3. Click the Copy Icon to copy the password to your clipboard.
  4. You can now use these credentials to connect locally via the terminal (mysql -u root -p) or configure administrative maintenance scripts.