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Jamey Barton
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How to Copy Table in MySQL: Duplicate Structure, Data, and Indexes Correctly

Copying tables in MySQL is a routine operation performed by DBAs, developers, and analysts dozens of times a day for various reasons and with various purposes. In this tutorial, we provide a detailed overview of the most common methods to copy a MySQL table structure and data.

Read the guide to find out:

  • Ways to copy MySQL table definition in MySQL
  • SQL examples to copy a table in MySQL
  • How to copy table data and structure to another database
  • How to duplicate a MySQL table including indexes and data
  • How to insert table data into an already existing table
  • The fastest way to copy a table—by using the MySQL GUI tool

Read in full to learn how to Duplicate Table in MySQL.

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