# SYSTEM\_USER

## Syntax

```sql
SYSTEM_USER()
```

## Description

`SYSTEM_USER()` is a synonym for [USER()](https://mariadb.com/docs/server/reference/sql-functions/secondary-functions/information-functions/user).

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