How to import a CSV file into a PostgreSQL database table

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  1. Type in the following command in postgres using the command line:
    copy products from ‘/home/user/products.csv’ using delimiters ‘,’

    • products = (Database Table)
    • ‘/home/user/products.csv‘ = (Location of the csv file)
    • You need to have insert privileges on the table you need to insert the data to

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