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

I was installing MySQL on my Windows 10 PC using "MySQL Web Installer" and was facing the same issue while trying to connect using MySQL workbench. I fixed the issue by reconfiguring the server form the Installer window.

Clicking on the "Reconfigure" option it will allow to reconfigure the server. Click on "Next" until you reach "Authentication Method".

Once on this tab, use the second option "Use Legacy Authentication Method (Retain MySQL 5.x Compatibility)".

Keep everything else as is and that is how I solved my issue.