Changing an ACC Database Password

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When a database is created in the Account Control Center (ACC), a random database password is generated for it. If you ever want to connect to your database, you will need to know the password. Luckily, it’s easy to change the password for the ACC - you don’t even need to know the prior password.

Changing an ACC Database Password 

Choose the tutorial that reflects your ACC interface type: 

• Legacy Interface
• New ACC Interface

Not sure what the difference is? See Which ACC Interface Am I Using? 

If you are using the Legacy Interface:

1. Log into the Account Control Center (ACC) at my.pair.com
2. Click Databases in the left sidebar
3. Click Manage Your Databases in the drop-down
4. Under Database Name, click on the name of your desired database 
5. Under View Database, click Change Password in the nav bar
6. Type your new password and then type it again to confirm it
7. Click Change MySQL User Password

If you are using the New ACC Interface:

1. Log into the Account Control Center (ACC) at my.pair.com
2. In the top navigation bar, click Databases
3. Find the your database and click its Change Password icon
4. Fill in the following information: 

Select User	Select the user whose password will change.
New Password	Enter the new password.
Confirm New Password	Confirm the password by entering the password again.

5. Click the Change MySQL User Password button

If the change was successful, a green banner will appear at the top of your screen.