MySql Login Problem in Ubuntu 14.04 LTS Platform

[Natural_Divine]

I have installed mysql: installed successfully

Then I have run mysql_install_db: successful

Then
skm@skmpc:~$ sudo /etc/init.d/mysql start
* Starting MySQL database server mysqld [ OK ]
skm@skmpc:~$


Then
skm@skmpc:~$ mysql -u root
ERROR 1045 (28000): Access denied for user 'root'@'localhost' (using password: NO)

In the last step I am facing problem, and can't login to mysql.

What to do?

[cariboo]

Moved to General Help.

[The Cog]

You normally have to use mysql -u root -p to get it to prompt for the password. I don't remember now, but I presume that you were asked for a password during the install?

[pissedoffdude]

The root account is empty by default. Just hit enter and you should be able to log in. That said, it's better to set up a root password:

sudo mysql_secure_installation