MySQL Account Privileges
Privilege Description
ALL
All privileges
ALTER
Can alter the structure of tables
CREATE
Can create new databases or tables
DELETE
Can delete rows in tables
DROP
Can drop databases or tables
FILE
Can read and write files on the server
GRANT
Can change the privileges on a MySQL account
INSERT
Can insert new rows into tables
SELECT
Can read data from tables
SHUTDOWN
Can shut down the MySQL server
UPDATE
Can change data in a table
USAGE
No privileges