The error message you are encountering, "mysql.connector.errors.ProgrammingError: 1045 (28000): Access denied for user 'root'@'localhost' (using password: YES)," indicates that the connection between MySQL and Python using mysql.connector.connect
is being denied due to access restrictions. To troubleshoot and resolve this issue, you can follow these steps:
Double-check the credentials: Ensure that the username and password provided in the connection configuration are correct. Verify that the username is 'root' and confirm the accuracy of the password.
Verify the host and port: Make sure that the MySQL server is running on 'localhost' and using the default port (3306). If the server is on a different host or port, adjust the connection parameters accordingly.
Check user privileges: Confirm that the 'root' user has sufficient privileges to connect to the MySQL server from 'localhost'. Ensure that the user has the necessary permissions to access the specific database you are trying to connect to.
Examine password issues: If you are certain that the username and password are accurate, but the access denied error persists, it is possible that the password itself is incorrect or has been changed. Try resetting the password and updating it in the connection configuration.
Review firewall and security settings: Check if any firewalls or security settings are blocking the connection. Temporarily disable any firewall or security software to see if it resolves the issue.
Inspect MySQL server configuration: Take a look at the MySQL server's configuration to verify if it allows remote connections and permits connections from the specified user and host.
By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and address the "Access denied" error you encountered while attempting to connect MySQL and Python using mysql.connector.connect
.