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title: How do I add an extra user to a MySQL database in DirectAdmin?
description: Sometimes you need more than one user account for a database, for example to give an application limited access or to let a developer connect without your main credentials. DirectAdmin lets you create additional MySQL users and assign them to…
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updated: "2026-07-22"
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# How do I add an extra user to a MySQL database in DirectAdmin?

Sometimes you need more than one user account for a database, for example to give an application limited access or to let a developer connect without your main credentials. DirectAdmin lets you create additional MySQL users and assign them to a database. This guide explains how.

## Why add another database user

- Give an application its own dedicated credentials.
- Grant a developer access without sharing your main user.
- Limit permissions so each user has only what it needs.

## Creating and assigning a user

1. Log in to DirectAdmin.
2. Go to **Account Manager > MySQL Management**.
3. Open the database you want to grant access to.
4. Create a new user with a strong password, or select an existing one.
5. Assign the user to the database and set the privileges it should have.
6. Save.

## Choosing privileges

Grant only what is needed. A typical application user needs data privileges such as SELECT, INSERT, UPDATE, and DELETE, while administrative privileges should be limited. Keeping permissions minimal is good security practice.

## Using the new credentials

Note the database name, the new username, the password, and the host (usually localhost). Enter these into your application's configuration so it connects with the new user.

## Troubleshooting

- **Access denied:** confirm the user is assigned to the database with the right privileges.
- **App cannot connect:** re-check the name, user, password, and host.

## Need help?

If a database user will not connect, our support team can help over live chat.