Login with Different User in MySQL

The MySQL can log in with a different user using the mysql command-line client or any other MySQL client, such as phpMyAdmin or MySQL Workbench. Here are the steps to log in with a different user:

1. Open a Command Prompt (Windows) or Terminal (macOS and Linux).
2. Start the MySQL Client: To start the MySQL client, use the mysql command followed by the -u option to specify the username you want to use. If you’re connecting to a MySQL server running on the local machine, you can simply use:

   mysql -u username -p

Replace username with the name of the MySQL user you want to log in as.

If you’re connecting to a MySQL server on a different host or port, you can also use the -h option to specify the host and the -P option to specify the port:

   mysql -u username -p -h hostname -P port

• username: The MySQL username you want to use.
• hostname: The hostname or IP address of the MySQL server.
• port: The port number on which the MySQL server is running (default is 3306).

1. Enter the Password: After executing the command, you’ll be prompted to enter the password for the MySQL user you specified. Once you enter the correct password, you will be logged in as that user. For example, if you want to log in as the MySQL user “john” and the MySQL server is running locally, you can use the following command:

   mysql -u john -p

You’ll then be prompted to enter the password for the “john” user.

4. Use the MySQL Client: Once you’re logged in, you can use the MySQL client to run SQL queries, manage databases, and perform other database-related tasks. To log out of the MySQL client, you can use the QUIT or EXIT command, or simply press Ctrl+D (or Ctrl+C on some systems) to exit.

Remember to use this method only with the appropriate credentials and permissions, and avoid sharing sensitive information or credentials in plain text. If you need to connect to MySQL as a different user in an application, make sure to use a secure authentication method and do not store passwords in plain text within your code.