MySQL 1148: Command not permitted.

When encountering the error 1148: "The used command is not allowed with this MySQL version," it typically relates to importing data into MySQL using the `LOAD DATA INFILE` statement. Immediate actions to take are as follows:

  1. Enable Local Data Infile: Check if the `local_infile` variable is set to `ON` in your MySQL server. You can do this by running the following command in your MySQL client:



SHOW GLOBAL VARIABLES LIKE 'local_infile';

- If the result is `OFF`, you need to enable it by running:

SET GLOBAL local_infile = 1;

  1. Check MySQL Client Configuration: If you are using the MySQL command-line client, ensure you start it with the `--local-infile` option. For example:



mysql --local-infile=1 -u username -p

  1. Check Your MySQL User Privileges: Ensure your MySQL user has the `FILE` privilege. You can check your privileges by running:



SHOW GRANTS FOR CURRENT_USER;

- If you do not see the `FILE` privilege, and you have the necessary permissions, grant it using:

GRANT FILE ON . TO 'yourusername'@'yourhost';
FLUSH PRIVILEGES;


  1. Adjust Your MySQL Configuration File: If possible, edit your MySQL server's configuration file (`my.cnf` or `my.ini`, typically located in `/etc/mysql/` on Linux or `C:\ProgramData\MySQL\MySQL Server x.x\` on Windows). Add or uncomment the following line under the `[mysqld]` section:



local-infile=1

Then, restart the MySQL service for the changes to take effect.

  1. Verify Client and Server Versions: Ensure that both your MySQL client and server versions are compatible and support the `LOAD DATA INFILE` command.



  1. Alternative Method: As a workaround, if enabling local file loading is not an option due to security policies or other reasons, consider using other data import methods such as `mysqlimport` tool or inserting data through `INSERT` statements.



Remember to assess the security implications of enabling local file loading, as it can potentially expose sensitive server files to unauthorized access.

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