# Using a MySQL database as a source in DMS Schema Conversion
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You can use MySQL databases as a migration source in DMS Schema Conversion.

You can use DMS Schema Conversion to convert database code objects from MySQL Database to the following targets: 
+ PostgreSQL
+ Aurora PostgreSQL

The privileges required for MySQL as a source are as follows:
+ `SELECT ON *.*`
+ `SHOW VIEW ON *.*`

## MySQL to PostgreSQL conversion settings
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For information about editing DMS Schema Conversion settings, see [Specifying schema conversion settings for migration projects](schema-conversion-settings.md). 

MySQL to PostgreSQL conversion settings include the following:
+ **Comments in converted SQL code**: Set this setting to add comments in the converted code for the action items of the selected severity and higher. 

  Valid values:
  + **Errors only**
  + **Errors and warnings**
  + **All messages**