LOAD DATA LOCAL INFILE Access Denied with Error: The Used Command Not Permitted

When executing a PHP script utilizing MySQL's LOAD DATA INFILE, it is possible to encounter the error "Access denied for user ... (using password: yes)". A common workaround is to switch to LOAD DATA LOCAL INFILE, although this may result in the same command failing on another server with the error "The used command is not allowed with this MySQL version".

To resolve this issue without modifying server settings, consider the following approach:

1. Log into the MySQL console as the user attempting the LOAD DATA command.
2. In the console, issue the command: mysql -u USER -p --local-infile=1 DATABASE
3. Reattempt executing the LOAD DATA command.

If the command succeeds, it indicates that the issue is caused by server settings specified during compilation. To address this:

• Restart MySQL with the --local-infile=1 option.
• Reinstall MySQL with the local-infile configuration option enabled.

While phpMyAdmin may appear to accept CSV files, its operation is distinct from LOAD DATA INFILE. Consult the MySQL documentation for details.