mysql root 127.0.0.1,无法连接到mysql在127.0.0.1:3306用户root访问拒绝用户'root'@'localhost'（使用密码：是）...

I've been trying to create a new database connection on workbench. However, every time I test a connection there is an error message that says

Failed to connect to mysql at 127.0.0.1:3306 with user root access denied for user 'root'@'localhost'(using password:YES)

I don't know what's the cause of this error. I have tried uninstalling and re-installing my workbench 6.1 and mysql server 5.6 but the error is still unsolved.

解决方案

First check if it's a workbench or connection problem.

1) In your windows run 'cmd' to open a terminal

Try both

2a) mysql -u root -p -h 127.0.0.1 -P 3306

2b) mysql -u root -p -h

localhost -P 3306

3) If the connection is good you will get a password prompt, see if you can connect with correct password.

If your connection is denied, just grant the permission

mysql >GRANT ALL ON [DatabaseName].* TO 'root'@'127.0.0.1' IDENTIFIED BY '[PASSWORD]';

If your connection is accepted here, it's like a workbench configuration problem.