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Authentication plugin 'mysql_clear_password' cannot be loaded in Navicat


I try to connect with my database and use Navicat with MacOS , but I get an error and not able to connect. I tried many different things but not able to connect yet. any help really appreciates and it's really great to help me.

Error :

Connection Failed

Authentication plugin 'mysql_clear_password' cannot be loaded: dlopen(/usr/local/mysql/lib/plugin/mysql_clear_password.so, 2): image not found


Solution

  • I got the same error in my MySQLWorkbench, went through the available ui configs and ticked the

    Enable Cleartext Authentication Plugin

    Steps need to be taken:

    1. Open Connect to Database window
    2. Choose Advanced option
    3. Tick Enable Cleartext Authentication Plugin option

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