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Introduction

This article is designed for website administrators and server managers using DirectAdmin to manage MySQL databases. It provides a step-by-step guide to assign or modify user privileges, essential for maintaining database security and preventing unauthorized access. Following security best practices, users should only be granted the minimum necessary privileges, such as write access for data modification or read-only access for viewing. Common use cases include creating new users, modifying permissions, and troubleshooting issues like permission errors or connection problems, with tips provided to resolve them efficiently.

Prerequisites

• Access to the DirectAdmin control panel
• An existing MySQL database with assigned users
• User level login credentials in DirectAdmin

Step-by-Step Guide

Step 1: Log in to DirectAdmin

• Log in to your DirectAdmin control panel using the user login credentials.

Step 2: Navigate to the MySQL Management section.

• Once logged in, click on “MySQL Management” under the “Your Account” section.

Step 3: Select the Database

• Choose the database to which the user is assigned. In this example, we will choose ips1_db.

• This will display the list of users associated with that database.

Step 4: Modify User Privileges

• Click on the Modify Privileges button to adjust the permissions for the selected user.

Step 5: Save the Changes

1. Set the required privileges for the user.
2. Click the Save button to apply the changes.

Conclusion

By following these steps, you can effectively manage and modify MySQL user privileges in DirectAdmin. Properly assigning user permissions is crucial for maintaining database security and functionality.

Should you have any inquiries about the guidelines, please feel free to open a ticket through your portal account or contact us at support@ipserverone.com. We’ll be happy to assist you further.

Article posted on 23 February 2023 by Louis