Download MariaDb JDBC Driver
Download the MariaDb JDBC driver, copy the JDBC URL into DbSchema, and start designing schemas with ER diagrams — free Community Edition.
About the MariaDb JDBC driver
A JDBC driver is a Java .jar library that lets applications connect to MariaDb.
DbSchema uses JDBC to reverse engineer schemas, run SQL, and generate documentation.
Driver files are usually published by the database vendor or an open-source project.
JDBC URL format
Host, port, database name, and SSL options are passed in a URL starting with jdbc:.
Each MariaDb driver uses its own syntax — see the connection details below.
The MariaDb JDBC driver
MariaDB is a community-developed, drop-in replacement for MySQL, created by MySQL's original developers after Oracle's acquisition. It adds features like Galera clustering, ColumnStore storage engine, and more advanced replication options while maintaining full MySQL compatibility.
The MariaDB JDBC URL
- Required File(s): mysql-connector-java-nn-bin.jar
- Java Driver Class: com.mysql.jdbc.Driver
- JDBC URL: jdbc:mysql://HOST[:PORT][/DB]
- Website: MySQL
The driver archive is a zip file. Extract it and load the .jar files using DbSchema's Driver Manager.
Enable Remote Access on MariaDB Server
By default MariaDb does not allow connecting from another machine as the one where the server is installed. You can enable remote access during installation ( see the next chapter ) or later using the instructions below.- On the server type in the command prompt or terminal mariadb -u root -p <root_password> The mariadb console should start.
- List the databases using show databases
- View the configured grants using select * from db;
- Enable remote access for a user foo using GRANT ALL ON foo.* TO bar@'202.54.10.20' IDENTIFIED BY 'PASSWORD'; Here you have to edit the user ( put your user instead of foo ), the IP of the client machine and the root password.
MariaDB Installation Tips
Install MariaDb from http://www.mysql.com. During installation go for a detailed install, and when you are prompted for the user password check the 'Enable root access from remote machines'.
Enabling this you will be allowed to connect to MariaDb from another computer. Remember the password you set here, it will be requested when connecting to the database as user root.
DbSchema and MariaDB
Because MariaDB is wire-compatible with MySQL, DbSchema connects using the MySQL JDBC driver and renders all InnoDB tables, foreign keys, and indexes in the ER diagram. Use Schema Synchronization to generate MariaDB-specific DDL including COLLATION and ENGINE clauses.
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Download driver & DbSchema
Get the MariaDb driver zip below and install DbSchema for Windows, macOS, or Linux.
Register the .jar
In DbSchema, open Driver Manager, add the extracted JAR, and paste your JDBC URL.
Design & document
Reverse engineer MariaDb, edit the model visually, and publish schema documentation.
Use MariaDb visually in DbSchema
After the JDBC driver connects, you get ER diagrams, SQL editor, schema sync, and HTML documentation in one desktop app. Compare DbSchema editions.
ER diagrams
Reverse engineer MariaDb into an interactive diagram and edit structures visually.
SQL & query builder
Run SQL with autocomplete or compose queries without writing every join by hand.
Schema documentation
Export HTML docs your team can browse without installing DbSchema.
Full MariaDb guide
Connection tips, ports, SSL, and schema design workflows on the database landing page.
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