Quick Reference
The MySQL LAST_INSERT_ID() function returns the AUTO_INCREMENT id of the last row that has been inserted or updated in a table.
SELECT LAST_INSERT_ID();Output
LAST_INSERT_ID()
55Syntax
LAST_INSERT_ID(expression)Parameters
| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
| expression | An expression (optional) |
SQL Notes:
- Any work being done to modify the structure of a database or delete tables or the the database itself should only be done after making a recent backup
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