When attempting to connect to a Google Cloud SQL instance via various MySQL clients, the root login is now failing with the error:
$ mysql --host=173.194.x.x --user=root -p Enter password: ERROR 1045 (28000): Access denied for user 'root'@'98.225.x.x' (using password: YES)
I was previously able to login and perform various tasks (create a local user, add tables and store procedures, etc.).
I can still login as the local user I created.
So, I have:
Any suggestions on diagnosing root login failure?
Thanks for any help.
It is a manifestation of a bug. Please follow the status of the bug here.
As a workaround please try the following steps: