In this article, we learn how to import CSV files into SQL server using SQL server management Studio
- Log in to your database using SQL Server Management Studio.
- Right-click the database and select Tasks -> Import Data.
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Then click the Next button.
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From Data Source, select Flat File Source and then use the Browse button to select the CSV file.
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Here is my sample CSV file that has some dummy data.
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Then select Advanced, and as per your CSV data size is required to set column width.
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Then click the Next button.
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Destination select as SQL Server Native Client and Enter the Server name;
Enter SQL Server Authentication data and click the Next button.
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Then click the Next button.
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Then click the Next button.
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Then click the Finish button.
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CSV file data imported successfully in SQL database table. The table is created as per the CSV file name.
Select the database and execute a query.
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Enjoy!