Where is the cache for the MySQL caching_sha2_password auth plugin stored?

Question

Where is the cache for the new default authentication plugin caching_sha2_password in MySQL 8 stored? I want to know for future reference how to clear it in case I ever run into any problems using it.

Answer 1

'when there exists a cached copy of the password hash in memory' (ref).

So its all in memory.

FLUSH PRIVILEGES can clear it

Answer 2

• Open MySQL from System Preferences > Initialize Database >
• Type your new password.
• Choose 'Use legacy password'
• Start the Server again.
• Now connect the MySQL Workbench

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