Access Denied when opening phpMyAdmin

Question

What could be the problem of my mysql database server in WAMP.

I can\'t open it. The error says:

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Answer 1

I have been through the exact same situation. Read loads of blog and posts. So far my understanding is that it happens mostly because of permission issues. Ubuntu/Linux deals directory access and their permissions very strictly.

Find out where is mysql directory is, then give it proper access right n permission. refresh you localhost/phpmyadmin it should be working now.

In my case I did following according this blog:

sudo chown -R mysql.mysql /opt/lampp/var/mysql

• Please notice here that in the blog it says mysql directory in /var/lib/mysql
• But actually directory in my machine was /opt/lampp/var/mysql

So directories can differ. Therefore, point out right directory and give it proper access. It should be working fine after unless there isn't any hidden error attached to it.