title: MySQL: Access denied for user 'root'@'localhost' Mac osx
body: <p>Preface: Im aware that there are many related questions. I've combed through all that I could find but havent been able to fix this</p>
  
  <p>I installed mysql for mac (Mac OS X 10.9 (x86, 64-bit), DMG Archive)</p>
  
  <p>When I try to use the terminal I get </p>
  
  <pre><code>Blythes-MacBook-Air:bin blythe$ mysql -u root
  ERROR 1045 (28000): Access denied for user 'root'@'localhost' (using password: NO)
  Blythes-MacBook-Air:bin blythe$ 
  </code></pre>
  
  <p>Or...</p>
  
  <pre><code>Blythes-MacBook-Air:bin blythe$ mysql -u root -p
  Enter password: 
  ERROR 1045 (28000): Access denied for user 'root'@'localhost' (using password: NO)
  </code></pre>
  
  <p>Blythes-MacBook-Air:bin blythe$ </p>
  
  <p>Any help is appreciated.</p>