While DBeaver usually handles driver downloads automatically, you may need to if you are working in an offline environment, need a specific legacy version, or encounter network restrictions. 1. Download the MySQL JDBC Driver
: Unpack the archive to find the driver file, typically named mysql-connector-j-x.x.x.jar . 2. Add the Driver to DBeaver
: Under "Select Operating System," choose Platform Independent . dbeaver download mysql driver manually
: Visit the MySQL Connector/J download page .
Where to put the MySQL connector driver in DBeaver ... - GitHub Where to put the MySQL connector driver in DBeaver
Once you have the .jar file, follow these steps to register it in DBeaver:
: Download the ZIP archive (for Windows) or TAR archive (for Linux/macOS). need a specific legacy version
To manually install the driver, you first need the correct .jar file from an official source: