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Troubleshooting3 min readJuly 15, 2026
Access denied for user to database "essentialmode"
Ganidu Sathishka
Support Engineer at CyberNex | 4+ years customer technical support
Overview
This error happens when an SQL file tries to switch to a database you have no rights to, typically with the string USE essentialmode;.
Step-by-Step Instructions
<ol><li>Open your SQL file with a text editor such as Notepad.</li><li>Search for: USE essentialmode;</li><li>Delete that line and save the file.</li><li>Try importing again.</li></ol>
Success
After removing the USE line, the import targets only the database you selected in your client - which is what you want.
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