PostgreSQL Cheat Sheet/Insert multiple rows

Insert many rows in one statement.

Section: Insert, Update, Delete, and Merge

Insert multiple rows

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INSERT INTO public.users (email)
VALUES ('a@example.com'), ('b@example.com'), ('c@example.com');
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