How to grant and revoke privileges in MySQL

How to grant and revoke privileges in MySQL
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When it comes to keeping databases and data secure, it is recommended to use privileges. They can help you control who can access database data and do not allow users without specified permissions to view, modify, or delete database objects or data.

In the article, we'll explore how to grant and revoke privileges on any level using the GRANT and REVOKE commands and dbForge Studio for MySQL, a powerful GUI tool for database development, management, testing, and deployment.

Role of privileges in MySQL database security

To get started, let us identify what a privilege is. In MySQL, privileges are rights or permissions assigned to users, which decide whether they are allowed to perform different operations within the MySQL database. These operations may include accessing databases, executing queries, modifying data, creating or deleting tables, and managing other users' privileges. Therefore, if a user has the privilege to execute a specific command, MySQL executes the statement. Otherwise, an error will occur.

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