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Asked: May 23, 20262026-05-23T11:59:19+00:00 2026-05-23T11:59:19+00:00

how would I use the insert into syntax with mysql columns that are auto

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how would I use the insert into syntax with mysql columns that are auto incrementing?

for example:

INSERT INTO table (auto, firstname, lastname) VALUES ('Dan','Davidson')

would the above code work and fill in the columns firstname and lastname while having auto auto-increment?

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    2026-05-23T11:59:19+00:00Added an answer on May 23, 2026 at 11:59 am

    You don’t need to list the auto-incrementing column in the field list, it will auto-increment regardless:

    INSERT INTO table (firstname, lastname) VALUES('Dan', 'Davidson')

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