PostgreSQL: Importing data from your computer to PostgreSQL

This documentation is part of the Getting started guide. You can view the complete guide here: How to get started with PostgreSQL.

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One of the simplest ways to import data from your computer to your PostgreSQL instance is to use the PostgreSQL CLI. On your computer, run the following command (replace <DB_NAME> with your database name and data.pgsql with the name of your SQL file):

psql \
  --host=<XXXXXX>.stackhero-network.com \
  --username=admin \
  --port=<PORT> \
  --dbname=<DB_NAME> \
  < data.pgsql

Continue reading this guide

  1. Read the full guide: Getting started
    How to get started with PostgreSQL
  2. Using the PostgreSQL psql CLI
  3. Creating a user and database in PostgreSQL
  4. Exporting data from PostgreSQL to your computer
  5. Using PostgreSQL with Node.js
  6. Using PostgreSQL with Node.js/TypeORM
  7. Using PostgreSQL with Django
  8. Activating PostgreSQL PostGIS extension
  9. Deactivating PostgreSQL PostGIS extension
  10. Activating PgVector extension
  11. Activating TimescaleDB extension
  12. Tracking statistics of SQL planning and execution (pg_stat_statements)
  13. Configuring PostgreSQL with Skyvia

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