* Tim Johnson <t...@johnsons-web.com> [101118 12:58]: > * Tim Johnson <t...@johnsons-web.com> [101118 11:05]: > > using > > mysql Ver 14.12 Distrib 5.0.45, for redhat-linux-gnu > > > > I have root access to the mysql command line. > > > > I need to grant access to user 'username' for all databases > > except for the mysql database for both onsite (cgi script) and > > remote access. > > > > What is the syntax? > here is what I did to solve this: > As root I issued from the mysql DB: > SHOW GRANTS FOR username@'%'; > Then making note of the stored grant commands > issued > GRANT ALL PRIVILEGES ON `dbname`.* TO 'username'@'%' WITH GRANT > OPTION > for which tables I need access for 'username'. michael dykman points out (OTL) that it is not a good idea to give a user a grant option The syntax for removing the grant option is: REVOKE GRANT OPTION ON databasename.* FROM 'username'@'%';
at least that is what I deduce from docs and `show grants for user;' displays user privileges without the grant option. :) I'm cleaning up after someone else. cheers -- Tim tim at johnsons-web.com or akwebsoft.com http://www.akwebsoft.com -- MySQL General Mailing List For list archives: http://lists.mysql.com/mysql To unsubscribe: http://lists.mysql.com/mysql?unsub=arch...@jab.org
