How to import an .sql into your database

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Essential Purpose

Since you’re here I am assuming that you are needing help with importing an .sql file into your server’s database! Good for you, you are in the right area to see how to actually do it. Now there are a lot of other posts out there that I’ve seen regarding this, however, I haven’t seen much information, regarding it or even any general explanation on how to do it.

Resources

Before we can even import anything to your database, you’re going to need a select few things to do this, of course some are not required if you’re using a different type of a service or just don’t want to go through the extra trouble.
HeidiSQL (Optional for localhosting servers)
XAMPP (Required for localhosting servers)
A FiveM Server