Can we import files in MySQL?

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It is possible to import data from client (local computer) to a remote MySQL database server using the LOAD DATA INFILE statement. When you use the LOCAL option in the LOAD DATA INFILE , the client program reads the file on the client and sends it to the MySQL server.

How do I import a file into MySQL?

Command line MySQL import1Type: mysql -u username -p database_name < file.sql.2The username refers to your MySQL username.3database_name refers to the database you want to import.4file. sql is your file name.5If you've assigned a password, type it now and press Enter.

Can files be stored in MySQL?

In general, the contents of a file are stored under Clob (TINYTEXT, TEXT, MEDIUMTEXT, LONGTEXT) datatype in MySQL database. JDBC provides support for the Clob datatype, to store the contents of a file in to a table in a database.

Can we import CSV in MySQL?

MySQL Workbench is a graphical user interface provided by MySQL to manage the database, write the SQL queries, etc. It provides a wizard that allows us to export or import the data in a csv or json format.

What files can be imported into MySQL database tables?

You can import table data from either a JSON or CSV file.

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