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How to Find Your Database Username

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If you have created more than one database, the access username name may vary between databases. For example, if you have two databases, the username to access the second database may be user_2. To find your database access username, follow the steps below:

How to Find Your Database Username 

Choose the tutorial that reflects your ACC interface type: 

Not sure what the difference is? See Which ACC Interface Am I Using? 

If you are using the Legacy Interface:

  1. Log into the Account Control Center (ACC) at my.pair.com
  2. Click Databases in the left sidebar
  3. Click Manage Your Databases in the drop-down
  4. Under Database Name, click on the name of your desired database
  5. Next to Users, you will see three usernames.
    Each username will show its access type in parenthesis:
Full AccessThis user can read, edit, and run the database
Read AccessThis user can only see the database
Readwrite AccessThis user can see and edit the database

If you are using the New ACC Interface:

  1. Log into the Account Control Center (ACC) at my.pair.com
  2. In the top navigation bar, click Databases
  3. Find the your database and click its Details button
  4. Next to Users, you will see three usernames.
    Each username will show its access type in parenthesis:
Full AccessThis user can read, edit, and run the database
Read AccessThis user can only see the database
Readwrite AccessThis user can see and edit the database

Choose the user that best fits your needs. The password for connecting to the database will remain the same for all users.

Updated on June 17, 2025

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