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SQL INSERT — Basic Usage

Use SQL INSERT for a standard administrative task.

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INSERT INTO users (name,email) VALUES ('Jane Smith','jane@example.com');
Production warning

INSERT, UPDATE, DELETE, ALTER, and restore operations can modify or remove data.

Requirements and permissions

Requirements
Appropriate database client and connection
Permissions
Database privileges vary
Last reviewed
2026-07-31

Examples

Basic Usage

Use SQL INSERT for a standard administrative task.

INSERT INTO users (name,email) VALUES ('Jane Smith','jane@example.com');

Original command

Insert a row.

INSERT INTO users (name,email) VALUES ('Jane Smith','jane@example.com');

Common errors

Command not found

Confirm Appropriate database client and connection is installed and available in your current shell.