# \#privileges **URL:** https://community.cratedb.com/tag/privileges/22.md [Latest](https://community.cratedb.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cratedb.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cratedb.com/tags.md) --- ## [Create read-only database user by using "GRANT DQL"](https://community.cratedb.com/t/create-read-only-database-user-by-using-grant-dql/2031)
**Author:** [@amotl](https://community.cratedb.com/u/amotl)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2025, 6:45pm UTC](https://community.cratedb.com/t/create-read-only-database-user-by-using-grant-dql/2031 "2025-05-17T18:45:57Z")
Introduction Data flows in analytical applications like pulling data into business intelligence or visualization tools typically only needs read-only access to database tables and views. CrateDB’s privilege system pro…