Test MySQL/MariaDB Password Without Open Dental Credentials

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thread_id: spaces/AAAA05BdS6s/threads/HBnSje9C81w · 7 msgs · first 2025-01-30 · participants: Tech ATech BTech CTech D

Tech A 2025-01-30 22:49

how can I test a mysql password without having open dental creds?

Tech B 2025-01-30 22:50

@Alex Kaplun has a utility that connects to OD DB, right?

Tech A 2025-01-30 22:51

for Lily Dental could you please give it a try? Od31402#

Tech C 2025-01-30 22:51

Yea I can test it

Tech C 2025-01-30 22:59

yeah it works, thank you

Tech A 2025-01-30 23:00

Thank you!

Tech D 2025-01-31 07:48

You can open MariaDB or MySQL cmd and type mysql -u root -p ~Will ask you for password

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title: "Test MySQL/MariaDB Password Without Open Dental Credentials"
category: os-and-system
tags: ["mysql", "mariadb"]
source_thread_id: "spaces/AAAA05BdS6s/threads/HBnSje9C81w"
source_space: "spaces/AAAA05BdS6s"
generated_at: "2026-04-22T15:29:44"
participants: ["Tech A", "Tech B", "Tech C", "Tech D"]
---

# Test MySQL/MariaDB Password Without Open Dental Credentials

## Problem
Need to verify MySQL/MariaDB database password functionality without having Open Dental application credentials available. This situation arises when troubleshooting database connectivity issues independently of the practice management software.

## Resolution
Two methods are available to test MySQL/MariaDB passwords:

### Method 1: Command Line Connection
1. Open MariaDB or MySQL command prompt
2. Run the following command:
   ```
   mysql -u root -p
   ```
3. Enter the password when prompted
4. Successful connection confirms the password is working

### Method 2: Database Utility Tool
1. Use a dedicated Open Dental database connection utility (available from colleagues with database tools)
2. Provide the password to the utility for testing
3. The utility will confirm connectivity to the Open Dental database

## References
- Source discussion: `spaces/AAAA05BdS6s/threads/HBnSje9C81w`

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