MySQL JDBC Driver Download

Download the MySql JDBC driver, copy the JDBC URL into DbSchema, and start designing schemas with ER diagrams — free Community Edition.

Connect MySql in DbSchema Install the driver, open a connection, reverse engineer your schema, and sync changes visually.

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About the MySql JDBC driver

A JDBC driver is a Java .jar library that lets applications connect to MySql. 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 MySql driver uses its own syntax — see the connection details below.

The MySql JDBC driver

MySQL is the world's most widely deployed open-source relational database, powering everything from WordPress blogs to large-scale e-commerce platforms. It runs on every major OS and is the go-to choice for LAMP and LEMP stack web applications.

The MySQL 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

Download the MySql JDBC Driver

Last updated August 2025 - verified for MySQL 8.4 / Java 21 compatibility.

The driver library files are compressed in a zip archive. Extract it and load the jar file using DbSchema's Driver Manager.

If you cannot connect, or you get issues with the driver, please ask DbSchema Team for help.

Solving Common MySQL Connectivity Issues

Enable Remote Access on MySql Server

By default MySql 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 mysql -u root -p <root_password> The mysql 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.

If this didn't help, please try to search the web for tutorials.

MySql Installation Tips

Configure MySql to allow remote connections Install MySql 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 MySql from another computer. Remember the password you set here, it will be requested when connecting to the database as user root.

DbSchema and MySQL

DbSchema's ER diagram tool is especially useful for MySQL's InnoDB schemas, where foreign key relationships between tables define the data model. Use the Schema Synchronization feature to safely roll out ALTER TABLE statements across dev, staging, and production without breaking foreign key constraints.