Get up to speed on MySQL basics with this step-by-step tutorial on how to create a database, add a table, and input data into the table.

How to Insert a String in MySQL. MySQL database servers may not come with graphical administration tools, but that is the price your small business pays for free database software.

Click the database you want to use to insert data. Type the MySQL insert statement that inserts the characters, placing a backslash in front of any commas or quotes.

Use this guide to learn how to easily create and manage a MySQL 8 user with remote access to all databases.