plugin 'mysql_native_password' is not loaded
I used the #1 - Not Recommended solution because I do not understand how to set up caching_sha2_password
I am guessing that when I am upgraded to MYSQL 9.0 this fix will not work?
This is the AI generated solution:
Here's how to address the issue:
1. Temporarily Enable mysql_native_password (Not Recommended for Security):
Add the line mysql_native_password=ON to the [mysqld] section of your MySQL configuration file /etc/mysql/my.cnf.
Restart the MySQL server.
2. Migrate to caching_sha2_password (Recommended for Security):
Identify users:
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Use the query SELECT user, host, plugin FROM mysql.user WHERE plugin='mysql_native_password'; to find users still using mysql_native_password.
Update users:
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Run the following command for each user to change their authentication plugin:
ALTER USER '<USERNAME>'@'<HOST>' IDENTIFIED WITH caching_sha2_password BY '<PASSWORD>';
Replace <USERNAME>, <HOST>, and <PASSWORD> with the actual values for each user.
Remove the plugin line: Delete the mysql_native_password=ON line from your MySQL configuration file.
3. Consider Using the --default-auth option:
For MySQL client tools, you can use the --default-auth option to specify a default authentication plugin, but the server will override this if the user's server-side plugin requires a different one.
Example: mysql --default-auth=mysql_native_password ....
Important Considerations:
The mysql_native_password plugin is deprecated and uses the weaker SHA-1 algorithm, which is vulnerable to attacks. Migrating to caching_sha2_password or a stronger authentication method is recommended for security.
MySQL 9.0 removes the mysql_native_password plugin entirely.
If you're using Docker, ensure your MySQL image is configured to enable mysql_native_password if you need to use it, or to use caching_sha2_password if you're migrating.