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      * MySQL  MySQL 
        * MySQL  [ MySQL  ](./) Table of contents 
          * Setting Up 
            * MySQL connection settings 
              * Connection details 
            * MySQL driver properties 
            * ODBC and JDBC Driver Configuration 
            * Secure Connection Configurations 
            * Secure Storage with Secret Providers 
          * Powering MySQL with DBeaver 
            * MySQL database objects 
            * MySQL Features in DBeaver 
        * [ Two-factor authentication  ](../Authentication-MySQL-Two-factor/)
      * [ Netezza  ](../Database-driver-Netezza/)
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        * [ PostgreSQL  ](../Database-driver-PostgreSQL/)
        * [ PgPass authentication  ](../Authentication-PostgreSQL-Pgpass/)
        * [ SSPI (Windows SSO)  ](../Authentication-PostgreSQL-SSPI/)
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        * [ Snowflake  ](../Snowflake/)
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      * [ SQLite  ](../Database-driver-SQLite/)
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      * [ Multi source  ](../Database-driver-Files-MultiSource/)
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      * [ XML  ](../Database-driver-XML/)
    * Graph  Graph 
      * [ Neo4j  ](../Database-driver-Neo4j/)
  * Navigation  Navigation 
    * Database Navigator  Database Navigator 
      * [ Database Navigator  ](../Database-Navigator/)
      * [ Simple and advanced view  ](../Simple-and-Advanced-View/)
      * [ Configuring filters  ](../Configure-Filters/)
      * [ Filter database objects  ](../Filter-Database-Objects/)
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      * [ Search  ](../Search-Tool/)
      * [ Data search  ](../Data-Search/)
      * [ Full-text search database  ](../DB-Full-Text-Search/)
      * [ Metadata search  ](../DB-Metadata-Search/)
      * [ File search  ](../File-Search/)
  * [ Properties Editor  ](../Properties-Editor/)
  * Data Editor  Data Editor 
    * [ Data Editor  ](../Data-Editor/)
    * Viewing and editing data  Viewing and editing data 
      * [ Data view and format  ](../Data-View-and-Format/)
      * [ Data filters  ](../Data-Filters/)
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      * [ Data refresh  ](../Data-Refresh/)
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      * Panels  Panels 
        * [ Panels  ](../Panels/)
        * [ Value Panel  ](../Value-Panel/)
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    * Virtual entities  Virtual entities 
      * [ Virtual columns  ](../Virtual-column-expressions/)
      * [ Virtual keys  ](../Virtual-Keys/)
    * [ Data Editor preferences  ](../Data-Editor-preferences/)
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    * [ SQL Editor  ](../SQL-Editor/)
    * [ Visual query builder  ](../Visual-Query-Builder/)
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      * [ SQL execution  ](../SQL-Execution/)
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      * [ Schema compare  ](../Schema-compare/)
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  * Tutorials  Tutorials 
    * Table Creation  Table Creation 
      * [ New table creation  ](../New-Table-Creation/)
      * [ Incorporating triggers  ](../Incorporating-Triggers/)
      * [ Creating columns  ](../Creating-columns/)
      * [ Creating indexes  ](../Creating-Indexes/)
      * [ Implementing constraints  ](../Implementing-Constraints/)
      * [ Utilizing foreign keys  ](../Utilizing-Foreign-Keys/)
    * [ Sample database  ](../Sample-Database/)
    * [ Database partitions  ](../How-to-work-with-database-Partitions/)
    * [ Import connections from external tools  ](../How-to-import-Connections-from-External-Tools/)
  * Administration  Administration 
    * Admin preferences  Admin preferences 
      * [ Admin manage preferences  ](../Admin-Manage-Preferences/)
      * [ Admin manage drivers  ](../Admin-Manage-Drivers/)
      * [ Admin preference restrictions  ](../Admin-Preference-Restrictions/)
      * [ Admin variables  ](../Admin-Variables/)
    * General configuration  General configuration 
      * [ Configuration files  ](../Configuration-files-in-DBeaver/)
      * [ Pre-configured database connections  ](../Admin-Manage-Connections/)
      * [ Pre-configured variables  ](../Pre-configured-Variables/)
      * [ How to set a variable if dbeaver.ini is read only  ](../How-to-set-a-variable-if-dbeaver-ini-is-read-only/)
      * [ Command line  ](../Command-Line/)
      * [ Error log  ](../Log-files/)
      * [ Background tasks  ](../Background-Tasks/)
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      * [ Resetting your workspace  ](../Reset-workspace/)
      * [ Importing CA certificates from your local Java into DBeaver  ](../Importing-CA-certificates-from-your-local-Java-into-DBeaver/)
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      * [ Troubleshooting system issues  ](../Troubleshooting-system-issues/)
      * [ Troubleshooting task scheduler issues  ](../Troubleshooting-task-scheduler-issues/)
      * [ Making a thread dump  ](../Making-a-thread-dump/)
      * [ Posting issues  ](../Posting-issues/)
    * [ Windows silent install  ](../Windows-Silent-Install/)
    * [ Snap installation  ](../Snap-installation/)
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    * [ Update license  ](../How-to-Update-License/)
    * [ Reassign license  ](../How-to-Reassign-License/)
    * [ License administration  ](../License-Administration/)
    * License types  License types 
      * [ License types  ](../Differences-between-license-types/)
      * [ Early Access Program (EAP) license  ](../Early-Access-Program-license/)
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  * [ FAQ  ](../FAQ/)

Table of contents

  * Setting Up 
    * MySQL connection settings 
      * Connection details 
    * MySQL driver properties 
    * ODBC and JDBC Driver Configuration 
    * Secure Connection Configurations 
    * Secure Storage with Secret Providers 
  * Powering MySQL with DBeaver 
    * MySQL database objects 
    * MySQL Features in DBeaver 

  1. [DBeaver](/docs/dbeaver)
  2. [Databases support](/docs/dbeaver/Database-drivers)
  3. [Classic](/docs/dbeaver/Apache-Hive)
  4. MySQL

# 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](../Create-
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.

![](../images/database/mysql/mysql-drivers.png)

## Setting Up¶

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.

### MySQL connection settings¶

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.

![](../images/database/mysql/mysql-connection-main.png)

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.  
**Show all databases** | Displays all databases in the [database navigator](../Database-Navigator/). If not enabled, only the database from the connection is shown.  
**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](../Authentication-Database-Native/)  
\- [AWS RDS IAM Authentication](../AWS-Credentials/)
![](../images/commercial.png)  
\- [Azure AD Authentication for MySQL](../Authentication-Microsoft-Entra-ID/)
![](../images/commercial.png)  
\- [DBeaver Profile Authentication](../Authentication-DBeaver-profile/)
![](../images/commercial.png)  
\- [MySQL Kerberos Authentication](../Kerberos-Authentication/)
![](../images/commercial.png)  
\- [Two-factor Authentication](../Authentication-MySQL-Two-factor/)
![](../images/commercial.png)  
  
You can also read about [security in DBeaver PRO](../Security-in-DBeaver-
PRO/).  
**Local Client** | Specify the local client, see our article about [local client configuration](../Local-Client-Configuration/).  
**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.  
  
#### Connection details¶

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](../Create-Connection/#connection-details)
  * [Database Navigator](../Database-Navigator/)
  * [Security Settings Guide](../Managing-security-restrictions-for-database-connection/)
  * [Filters Settings Guide](../Configure-Filters/)
  * [Connection Initialization Settings Guide](../Configure-Connection-Initialization-Settings/)
  * [Shell Commands Guide](../Working-with-Shell-Commands-in-DBeaver/)

### MySQL driver properties¶

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](https://dev.mysql.com/doc/connector-j/8.1/en/) and [MySQL ODBC
documentation](https://dev.mysql.com/doc/connector-odbc/en/). 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 [Driver manager](../Driver-Manager/) article.

### ODBC and JDBC Driver Configuration¶

DBeaver provides extensive capabilities for managing MySQL database
connections via ODBC/JDBC drivers. This functionality enables you to connect
to your MySQL database using native ODBC drivers, offering an alternative when
specific DBeaver drivers are not available.

This process is similar across most databases that support ODBC/JDBC drivers.
For a comprehensive, step-by-step guide on how to install the driver manager,
set up drivers, configure data sources, and establish connections in DBeaver,
you can refer to our [ODBC Driver Configuration](../ODBC-JDBC-Driver/)
article.

### Secure Connection Configurations¶

DBeaver supports secure connections to your MySQL 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**](../SSH-Configuration/)

  * [**Proxy Configuration**](../Proxy-configuration/)

  * [**SSL Configuration**](../SSL-Configuration/)

  * [**Kubernetes Configuration**](../Kubernetes-configuration/) ![](../images/commercial.png)

  * [**AWS SSM**](../AWS-SSM-Configuration/) ![](../images/commercial.png)

### Secure Storage with Secret Providers¶

DBeaver supports various cloud-based secret providers to retrieve database
credentials. For detailed setup instructions, see [Secret
Providers](../Secret-Providers/).

## Powering MySQL with DBeaver¶

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.

### MySQL database objects¶

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

### MySQL Features in DBeaver¶

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:

Category | Feature  
---|---  
Data Types | MySQL Enumerations and Sets  
Security | MySQL User Management  
Storage Engines | InnoDB, MyISAM, MRG_MyISAM, Archive,  
Blackhole, CSV, Memory, Performance_schema  
Database Management | MySQL Events  
| MySQL Stored Procedures  
  
Additional features compatible with MySQL, but not exclusive to it:

Category | Feature  
---|---  
Data Transfer | [Data Import](../Data-import/)  
| [Data Export](../Data-export/)  
Session Management | [Session Manager](../Session-Manager-Guide/)  
Backup and Restore | [How to Backup/Restore data](../Backup-Restore/)  
Schema Management | [Schema Compare ](../Schema-compare/)  
Data Visualization | [GIS Guide](../Working-with-Spatial-GIS-data/)  
| [ERD Guide](../ER-Diagrams/)  
  
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