Adding and deleting a database user

Overview

When you create a database in the DreamHost panel, a single username is created which you can use to log into the database.

If you need to give someone else access to your database (such as a developer), you can create a new user in the panel.

Make sure you then delete the user when they no longer require access to the database.

Only give access to the database to someone you trust!!!

Adding a new database user

  1. Navigate to the MySQL Databases page.
    Add database user
  2. To the right of your database, click the Add a user button.
    Add database user
  3. On the next page, chose Create a new user now... from the dropdown menu.
  4. Enter a new username and password.
  5. Click Add new user now!.

This new user now has access to the database.

Deleting a database user

  1. Navigate to the MySQL Databases page.
    Delete database user
  2. To the right of the database, click the username.
    Delete database user
  3. The next page displays the databases the user has access to. Click the Delete button to the right of the database to remove this user's access.

The user will no longer have access to this database.

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