Can't run phpmyadmin after updating root password

[akessel56]

Well subject says it all. I followed directions to change root password, and then phpmyadmin won't authenticate. I changed it back to blank, but I can't figure out what config file has the password for phpmyadmin to update it!

Thanks! Andy

[akessel56]

I should add, I'm talking about an XAMPP setup

[Nobbie]

config.inc.php

[akessel56]

Thank you! couldn't find it anywhere.

[MilesWeb]

Firstly you need to verify Configuration File. Mostly config.inc.php file located in the root directory of phpMyAdmin.
Check $cfg['Servers'][$i]['password'], you can change or replace it with your new root password.

Change authentication file config.inc.php to $cfg['Servers'][$i]['auth_type'] = 'config';