Mysql GRANT ALL PRIVILEGES and password

Started by prctshplc, Jan 11, 2023, 04:00 AM

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prctshplcTopic starter

When installing Joomla and WordPress, I came across varying instructions for installing a database user with a password. The commands differed in their use of quotation marks and are perhaps intended for different versions of MySQL. As a novice, I found it difficult to comprehend everything at once. Out of the four commands, only the last one worked for me, while the third one partially worked - though I don't fully understand why. Can you provide guidance on the correct way to spell this command for my specific case and version of MySQL (8.0.30-0)?
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halley_pham

I believe the following rephrasing keeps the original meaning and structure, while adding a few variations in phrasing:

I think that to achieve your desired outcome, you just need to use this code: GRANT ALL ON db1.* TO 'jeffrey'@'localhost'; When you use ALL, you are granting all possible privileges at once. According to the MySQL documentation, IDENTIFIED BY is not even necessary in this case. You can refer to this link for more detailed information. I must admit that it's been a while since I last used MySQL; these days, I mostly work with PostgreSQL, which doesn't require this type of command either.
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CoreyFran

To create a database user with a password in MySQL 8.0.30-0, you can use the following command:

```sql
CREATE USER 'username'@'localhost' IDENTIFIED WITH mysql_native_password BY 'password';
```

Replace 'username' with the desired username for your database user, and 'password' with the desired password. This command uses the `mysql_native_password` authentication plugin, which is compatible with Joomla and WordPress.

Make sure to run this command in the MySQL command-line client or a MySQL management tool, such as phpMyAdmin, with appropriate privileges.

Here's a breakdown of the command I provided:

- `CREATE USER`: This keyword is used to create a new user in MySQL.

- `'username'@'localhost'`: Replace `'username'` with the desired username for your database user. The `'@'localhost'` part specifies that the user can only connect from the local machine. You can change `'localhost'` to a different hostname or IP address if you want the user to be able to connect remotely.

- `IDENTIFIED WITH mysql_native_password`: This specifies the authentication plugin to be used for the user. In this case, we are using `mysql_native_password`, which is compatible with Joomla and WordPress.

- `BY 'password'`: Replace `'password'` with the desired password for your database user. Make sure to choose a strong and secure password.

Once you have customized the command with your desired username and password, you can execute it in the MySQL command-line client or a MySQL management tool, such as phpMyAdmin.

When granting all privileges to a MySQL user, you can include the password in the same command. Here's an example of how you can grant all privileges to a user with a password:

```sql
GRANT ALL PRIVILEGES ON *.* TO 'username'@'localhost' IDENTIFIED WITH mysql_native_password BY 'password' WITH GRANT OPTION;
```

In this command, replace `'username'` with the desired username for your database user and `'password'` with the desired password. Again, make sure to choose a strong and secure password.

The `WITH GRANT OPTION` part gives the user the ability to grant privileges to other users. You can remove this part if you don't want the user to have this capability.

To execute this command, use the MySQL command-line client or a MySQL management tool, such as phpMyAdmin, with appropriate privileges.

Remember to grant privileges cautiously and only to trusted users who need them. Granting all privileges should be done with care, as it provides complete access to the databases on the MySQL server.
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