Mac install and open mysql using terminal

Question

I downloaded the mysql dmg file and went through the wizard to run. Done. I have also started mysql server under system preferences.

The purpose of me doing this is to w

Answer 1

open terminal and type

sudo sh -c 'echo /usr/local/mysql/bin > /etc/paths.d/mysql'

then close terminal and open a new terminal and type

mysql -u root -p

hit enter, and it will ask you for password

I have found this solution on https://teamtreehouse.com/community/says-mysql-command-not-found

now to set new password type

ALTER USER 'root'@'localhost' IDENTIFIED BY 'MyNewPass';