diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index cc84aa8e..7c926da6 100644
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@@ -60,6 +60,7 @@ Laradock is configured to run Laravel Apps by default, and it can be modifyed to
- [Cron jobs](#CronJobs)
- [Access workspace via ssh](#Workspace-ssh)
- [MySQL access from host](#MySQL-access-from-host)
+ - [MySQL root access](#MySQL-root-access)
- [Use custom Domain](#Use-custom-Domain)
- [Enable Global Composer Build Install](#Enable-Global-Composer-Build-Install)
- [Install Prestissimo](#Install-Prestissimo)
@@ -1096,6 +1097,21 @@ ports:
- "3306:3306"
```
+
+### MySQL root access
+
+The default username and password for the root mysql user are `root` and `root `.
+
+1 - Enter the mysql contaier: `docker-compose exec mysql bash`.
+
+2 - Enter mysql: `mysql -uroot -proot` for non root access use `mysql -uhomestead -psecret`.
+
+3 - See all users: `SELECT User FROM mysql.user;`
+
+4 - Run any commands `show databases`, `show tables`, `select * from.....`.
+
+
+
### Use custom Domain (instead of the Docker IP)