#1045 - Access denied for user 'root'@'localhost' (using password: YES)

Question

This might seem redundant but I was unable to find a correct solution.

I was unable to login to mysql using the mysql console.It is asking for a password and I have

Answer 1

Try the following code:

$cfg['Servers'][$i]['password'] = '';

if you see Password column field as 'No' for the 'root' user in Users Overview page of phpMyAdmin.