Database driver MySQL

This guide provides instructions on how to set up and use MySQL with DBeaver.

Before you start, you must create a connection in DBeaver and select MySQL. If you have not done this, please refer to our Database Connection article.

DBeaver interacts with the MySQL server using a specific driver. It supports all versions of MySQL, but the correct driver must be selected: use MySQL (old) for versions 4.x and earlier, MySQL 5 for 5.x versions, and MySQL for version 8 and later. DBeaver also supports MySQL extensions such as NDB Cluster, OceanBase, and TiDB. For Google Cloud SQL, there is a dedicated Google Cloud SQL (MySQL) driver that supports MySQL version 8 and later. You must select the appropriate driver in the Connect to a database window for these extensions.

This section provides an overview of DBeaver's settings for establishing a direct connection and the configuration of secure connections using SSH, proxies, SSL, and the setup of ODBC/JDBC drivers for MySQL.

In this subsection, we will outline the settings for establishing a direct connection to a MySQL database using DBeaver. Correctly configuring your connection ensures seamless interaction between DBeaver and your MySQL database.

The page of the connection settings requires you to fill in specific fields to establish the initial connection.

Field	Description
Connect by (Host/URL)	Choose whether you want to connect using a host or a URL.
Driver Type	Select the appropriate driver for your MySQL database.
URL	If you are connecting via URL, enter the URL of your MySQL database here. This field is disabled if you're connecting via the host.
Host	If you are connecting via host, enter the host address of your MySQL database here.
Database	Enter the name of the MySQL database you want to connect to.
Port	Enter the port number for your MySQL database. The default MySQL port is 3306.
Authentication	Choose the type of authentication you want to use for the connection. For detailed guides on authentication types, please refer to the following articles: - Native Database Authentication - AWS RDS IAM Authentication - Azure AD Authentication for MySQL - DBeaver Profile Authentication - MySQL Kerberos Authentication - Two-factor Authentication You can also read about security in DBeaver PRO.
Local Client	Specify the local client, see our article about Local client.
Server Time Zone	This setting is responsible for determining the time zone used by the MySQL server.
Connection Details	Provide additional connection details if necessary.
Driver Name	This field will be auto-filled based on your selected driver type.
Driver Settings	If there are any specific driver settings, configure them here.

The Connection Details section in DBeaver allows you to customize your experience while working with MySQL database. This includes options for adjusting the Navigator View, setting up Security measures, applying Filters, configuring Connection Initialization settings, and setting up Shell Commands. Each of these settings can significantly impact your database operations and workflow. For detailed guides on these settings, please refer to the following articles:

• Connection Details Configuration
• Database Navigator
• Security Settings Guide
• Filters Settings Guide
• Connection Initialization Settings Guide

• Shell Commands Guide

The settings for MySQL Driver properties enable you to adjust the performance of the MySQL JDBC and ODBC driver. These adjustments can influence the efficiency, compatibility, and features of your MySQL database.

For a complete walkthrough on setting up MySQL JDBC and ODBC drivers properties, you can refer to the official MySQL JDBC documentation and MySQL ODBC documentation. These guides detail each driver's properties and how they can be used to optimize MySQL database connections.

You can customize the MySQL driver in DBeaver via the Edit Driver page, accessible by clicking on the Driver Settings button on the first page of the driver settings. This page offers a range of settings that can influence your MySQL database connections. For a comprehensive guide on these settings, please refer to our Database drivers article.

DBeaver supports secure connections to your AlloyDB database. Guidance on configuring such connections, specifically SSH, Proxy, Kubernetes, AWS SSM and SSL connections, can be found in various referenced articles. For a comprehensive understanding, please refer to these articles:

• SSH Configuration

• Proxy Configuration

• SSL Configuration

• Kubernetes Configuration

• AWS SSM

DBeaver provides a host of features designed for MySQL databases. This includes the ability to view and manage databases, along with numerous unique capabilities aimed at optimizing database operations.

DBeaver lets you view and manipulate a wide range of MySQL database objects. DBeaver has extensive support for various MySQL metadata types, allowing you to interact with a wide variety of database objects, such as:

• Databases
  • Tables
    • Columns
    • Constraints
    • Indexes
    • Foreign Keys
    • References
    • Triggers
  • Views
  • Indexes
  • Procedures
  • Triggers
  • Events
• Users

• Administer

  • Session Manager

DBeaver is not limited to typical SQL tasks. It also includes numerous unique features specifically for MySQL. Beyond regular SQL operations, DBeaver provides a range of MySQL-specific capabilities, such as:

Additional features compatible with MySQL, but not exclusive to it: