On 05/09/2012 08:18, Archana K N wrote: > I used the "Export" option in the phpPgAdmin for exporting certain > database and i got a zip file with .sql file inside it. I dont know > how to import it back to postgres as i dont see any option for > importing. You have to use the unzipped SQL file as input to psql, thus: psql -f my-file.sql my-database This is assuming that the db server is running on localhost; if not, use the -h option to specify the host. > I am a bit confused with the psql command prompt. The docs are the best place to start: http://www.postgresql.org/docs/9.1/static/app-psql.html HTH, Ray. -- Raymond O'Donnell :: Galway :: Ireland rod@xxxxxx -- Sent via pgsql-php mailing list (pgsql-php@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx) To make changes to your subscription: http://www.postgresql.org/mailpref/pgsql-php