NodeJS/mySQL - ER_ACCESS_DENIED_ERROR Access denied for user 'root'@'localhost' (using password: YES)

Question

I am attempting to connect to mySQL through a NodeJS file, but I receive the following error:

{ Error: ER_ACCESS_DENIED_ERROR: Access denied for user \'root\         


        

Answer 1

If anyone is still facing problem. Try

var mysql = require("mysql");
var con = mysql.createConnection({
  host: "127.0.0.1",
  user: "your_username",
  password: "password",
  database: "your_db_name"
});