---
title: "How do I load data into my warehouse?"
source: dbt Core Documentation
source_url: https://github.com/dbt-labs/docs.getdbt.com
licence: Apache-2.0
domain: data-and-analysis
subdomain: dbt-docs
date_added: 2026-04-25
---

dbt assumes that you already have a copy of your data, in your <Term id="data-warehouse" />. We recommend you use an off-the-shelf tool like [Stitch](https://www.stitchdata.com/) or [Fivetran](https://fivetran.com/) to get data into your warehouse.

**Can dbt be used to load data?**

No, dbt does not extract or load data. It focuses on the transformation step only.
