Authentication plugin 'caching_sha2_password' cannot be loaded

Question

I am connecting MySQL - 8.0 with MySQL Workbench and getting the below error:

Authentication plugin \'caching_sha2_password\' cannot be loaded: dlop

Answer 1

Note: For MAC OS

1. Open MySQL from System Preferences > Initialize Database >
2. Type your new password.
3. Choose 'Use legacy password'
4. Start the Server again.
5. Now connect the MySQL Workbench