How to Use Create MySQL Password

Creating or changing MySQL user passwords without sending the password over the network in plain text is safer when you use a precomputed hash. The Create MySQL Password tool generates MySQL-compatible password hashes for caching_sha2_password (MySQL 8 default) or mysql_native_password so you can use them in CREATE USER or ALTER USER. Hashing runs in your browser—your password never leaves your device.

Which MySQL auth plugin is supported?

You can generate hashes for caching_sha2_password (MySQL 8 default) or mysql_native_password for older setups. Enter the plain-text password, choose the auth plugin, and copy the generated hash into your MySQL statement (e.g. CREATE USER ... IDENTIFIED WITH caching_sha2_password AS '<hash>' or mysql_native_password; or ALTER USER to set password). No password is sent to any server; hashing runs in your browser. Use it when creating or changing MySQL user passwords without sending the password over the network in plain text. If your hash does not work in MySQL, ensure the plugin matches (caching_sha2_password vs mysql_native_password); some versions require a specific format—check your MySQL docs.

Key Features

Plugins — caching_sha2_password (MySQL 8 default) or mysql_native_password.
Privacy — No. Hashing runs in your browser. Your password never leaves your device.
Where to use — CREATE USER ... IDENTIFIED WITH caching_sha2_password AS '<hash>' or mysql_native_password. Or ALTER USER to set password.
Input — Enter plain-text password. Choose auth plugin. Copy generated hash into MySQL statement.
When to use — Creating or changing MySQL user passwords without sending password in plain text over the network.
Hash not working — Ensure plugin matches (caching_sha2_password vs mysql_native_password). Check your MySQL docs for format.

Open the Create MySQL Password tool.
Enter the plain-text password. Choose auth plugin (caching_sha2_password or mysql_native_password). Copy the generated hash.
Use in CREATE USER or ALTER USER as above. Use the "Use tool" button on the docs page if you are reading this from the documentation.

Real Use Cases

CREATE USER — Generate hash for new user. Use IDENTIFIED WITH caching_sha2_password AS '<hash>' or mysql_native_password. Use with Create MariaDB Password and Create PostgreSQL Password for other DBs; use with Bcrypt Generator and Password Generator for app passwords.
ALTER USER — Change password without plain text over network. Generate hash, use in ALTER USER. Use with Create MariaDB Password.
Automation — Script user creation with precomputed hash. Use with Password Generator for random password then hash.
Documentation — Show team how to set MySQL password with hash. Use output as reference.
Security — Avoid sending password in plain text. Hash locally, paste hash in MySQL. Use with Bcrypt Generator for application-level hashing.
Compatibility — Choose mysql_native_password for older clients or caching_sha2_password for MySQL 8+. Use with Create MariaDB Password where applicable.

Why Use Create MySQL Password Instead of Alternatives?

vs. Create MariaDB Password — Create MariaDB Password is for MariaDB. MySQL and MariaDB share similar auth where applicable; use the tool that matches your server.
vs. Create PostgreSQL Password — Create PostgreSQL Password is for PostgreSQL (md5 or SCRAM-SHA-256). Use the right tool for your DB.
vs. Bcrypt Generator — Bcrypt Generator is for app passwords. MySQL uses its own plugins. Use bcrypt for apps; use this for MySQL users.
vs. Plain password in SQL — Avoid sending plain password. Hash in browser, use hash in CREATE/ALTER USER.

Benefits for DBAs and Developers

DBAs — Create or change MySQL users without plain-text password on the wire. One place for MySQL hashes.
Developers — Generate hashes for local or CI MySQL. Match plugin to server version.

Common Mistakes

Hash not working in MySQL — Ensure the plugin matches (caching_sha2_password vs mysql_native_password). Some versions require a specific format; check your MySQL docs.
Wrong plugin — MySQL 8 default is caching_sha2_password. Older or legacy may need mysql_native_password.
Expecting verification — This tool only generates hash. To verify a password you need MySQL (or a compatible verifier). Use Bcrypt Verifier only for bcrypt hashes.
Forgetting to copy — Copy the hash before closing the tab.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which MySQL auth plugin is supported?

You can generate hashes for caching_sha2_password (MySQL 8 default) or mysql_native_password for older setups.

Is my password sent to a server?

No. Hashing runs in your browser. Your password never leaves your device.

Where do I use the hash?

In CREATE USER ... IDENTIFIED WITH caching_sha2_password AS '<hash>' or mysql_native_password. Or ALTER USER to set password.

What input does it need?

Enter the plain-text password. Choose the auth plugin. Copy the generated hash into your MySQL statement.

When should I use this tool?

Use it when creating or changing MySQL user passwords without sending the password over the network in plain text.

Why does my hash not work in MySQL?

Ensure the plugin matches (caching_sha2_password vs mysql_native_password). Some versions require a specific format; check your MySQL docs.

Conclusion and Try the Tool

Create MySQL Password gives you MySQL-compatible hashes in one place: enter password, choose plugin, copy hash. No server, no account. For MariaDB use Create MariaDB Password, for PostgreSQL use Create PostgreSQL Password, for bcrypt use Bcrypt Generator, and for random passwords use Password Generator.

Use the Create MySQL Password tool to generate MySQL password hashes.

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Which MySQL auth plugin is supported?

Key Features