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How do I change a user’s MySQL database password?

To change the password of a user's MySQL database please follow these instructions:

1. Log into the Netfirms Members Control Panel at https://controlpanel.netfirms.com
2. Click Site Tools
3. Click Database
4. Click Admin
5. Locate the user whose password you wish to change and click Password
6. Enter the new password (password must be a maximum of 8 alpha-numeric characters)
7. Re-enter the new password again in the next box
8. Click Change

IMPORTANT: If you change your database password and your database is linked to an application, please remember to update your applications configuration file so that it uses the new login credentials:

Wordpress: ../wp-config.php
CommercePro: ../catalog/includes/configure.php and /catalog/admin/includes/configure.php
Picture Pro: ../include/config.inc.php
phpBB: ../config.php
Joomla: ../configuration.php
MediaWiki: ../LocalSettings.php

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