diff --git a/src/server/mysql.h b/src/server/mysql.h
--- a/src/server/mysql.h
+++ b/src/server/mysql.h
@@ -34,10 +34,14 @@ typedef struct distrend_mysql_result *di
 
 /**
    initiates a MySQL connection
-   @param conn, pointer will be set to the struct
+   @param conn pointer will be set to the struct
+   @param user the mysql username
+   @param host the hostname of the mysql server
+   @param pass the password for the mysql account
+   @param database the database on the mysql server to use
    @return 0 on success
  */
-int mysqlConnect(distrend_mysql_conn_t *conn);
+int mysqlConnect(distrend_mysql_conn_t *conn, const char *user, const char *host, const char *pass, const char *database);
 
 /**
    cleans and disconnects MySQL connection