How to Restore a Database Dump Into a Docker Container (MySQL, MariaDB & PostgreSQL)

• 22 June 2026
• by: Lucas Meyer
• in: eCommerce Hosting
• Tags: Containers, database restore, Docker, MySQL, PostgreSQL
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Learn how to restore a SQL dump into a running or fresh Docker database container using docker exec, docker cp, volume mounts, and init scripts. With commands and gotchas.

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