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SQL SELECT — Basic Usage

Use SQL SELECT for a standard administrative task.

Copy-ready commandSQL SELECT — Basic Usage
SELECT * FROM users LIMIT 100;

Requirements and permissions

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

Examples

Basic Usage

Use SQL SELECT for a standard administrative task.

SELECT * FROM users LIMIT 100;

Original command

Return rows from a table.

SELECT * FROM users LIMIT 100;

Common errors

Command not found

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