• This FAQ only applies to DoIT's StudentDB MySQL/MariaDB server. If you're connecting to another server, see your professor for the appropriate instructions.

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Connecting from the Command Line Connecting from the Command Line

From GL

From a command line shell to linux.gl.umbc.edu:

1. Type the following command, where $USER is replaced with your myUMBC username in lowercase:

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   mysql -h studentdb-maria.gl -u '$USER' -p

   
   

   Note
   Your username is the first part of your email address, not your campus ID (e.g. AB12345).

   
   

2. Enter your assigned MariaDB password at the prompt.

   Note
   If you are logging in for the first time, your default password is your username. You are advised to change your password after logging in for the first time.

   
   

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Connecting from phpMyAdmin Connecting from phpMyAdmin

From a web browser (phpMyAdmin)

1. Open a web browser and navigate to http://mysql-admin.umbc.edu/
2. Enter your MariaDB username and password and make sure to select studentdb-maria.gl.umbc.edu from the Server Choice drop down menu.
   Note: if you are logging in for the first time, your default password is your username. You are advised to change your password after logging in for the first time.

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Changing password from Command Line Changing password from Command Line

From GL

From a command line shell to linux.gl.umbc.edu:

1. Connect to MariaDB (see Connecting to StudentDB-Maria > From GL)

2. Type the following command, where $PASSWORD is replaced with the password you'd like to use:

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   SET PASSWORD = PASSWORD('$PASSWORD');

   
   

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Changing password from a web browser Changing password from a web browser

From a web browser (phpMyAdmin)

From phpMyAdmin:

1. Click the 'SQL' tab.

2. Type the following command, where $PASSWORD is replaced with the password you'd like to use, and hit Go:

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   SET PASSWORD = PASSWORD('$PASSWORD');

   
   

3. Then Click 'Go' to reset your password