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    MySQL 8.0.44
    
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Authentication method Switch Request Packet
If both server and the client support CLIENT_PLUGIN_AUTH capability, server can send this packet tp ask client to use another authentication method.
| Type | Name | Description | 
|---|---|---|
| int<1> | 0xFE (254) | status tag | 
| string[NUL] | plugin name | name of the client authentication plugin to switch to | 
| string[EOF] | plugin provided data | Initial authentication data for that client plugin |