# USER

Returns the name of the current user.

## Syntax

```sql
USER();

```

## Return Type

String.

## Example

```sql
SELECT USER();

```

```output

+--------+
| USER() |
+--------+
| admin@ |
+--------+

```

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Modified at: February 24, 2023

Source: [/db/v9.1/reference/sql-reference/information-functions/user/](https://docs.singlestore.com/db/v9.1/reference/sql-reference/information-functions/user/)

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