# If you are having trouble with mysql not starting
# And having issues with removing it and reinstalling it
# try this
# WARNING - THIS WILL ERASE ALL YOUR DATABASES
# BACK THEM UP FIRST
# Create MySQL Password
# change 'newpassword' to your new password
sudo mysql -uroot
ALTER USER 'root'@'localhost' IDENTIFIED WITH mysql_native_password BY 'newpassword';
quit