mysql , access denied !

[joy39]

i am using mysql for the first time and following an online tutorial.
i am using the command prompt to connect to the mysql server.

the problem is that , i want to create a new database named bookstore.
so, in the mysql> prompt i am writing

create database bookstore;

but, when i press enter it shows

access denied for user ''@'localhost' to database 'bookstore'

please help!

[pritaeas]

Did you specify the user when starting the command prompt ?

[joy39]

ok! got it ! as you said i didn't specify the user. thanks!