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

The below solution worked for me

Go to Mysql Workbench -> Server-> Users and Privileges 1.Click Add Account

2.Under Login Tab provide new details and make sure to choose the Authentication Type as standard and choose respective administrative roles and Schema Privileges