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How to Load the Northwind Sample Database into Supabase

Create a New Organization​

  • Log in to https://supabase.com/ (or sign up if you don’t have an account).
  • Create a new organization by following the prompts.

Create a New Project​

  • Inside your new organization, create a new project.
  • Provide a name and configure any necessary settings.

Open the SQL Editor​

Once your project is created, open the SQL Editor in Supabase.

Copy the Northwind Database Script​

  • In a separate browser tab, go to this link.
  • Click the Copy button on the right to copy the entire SQL script (there should be 3,900+ lines).

Paste and Run the Script​

  • Return to the Supabase SQL Editor and paste the copied script.
  • Click RUN to execute the script.
    • If any AI assistant complains or seems confused, ignore the message.

Verify the Imported Tables​

  • Open the Table Editor in Supabase.
  • Ensure the tables from the Northwind database are now listed.