Download Salesforce JDBC Driver
What Is a JDBC Driver?
A JDBC driver is a Java library file (.jar) that enables Java applications to communicate with a database. The JDBC is a standard interface implemented by each database with a specific driver. Drivers are typically distributed by the database vendor or as open-source projects.
Understanding the JDBC URL
The connection parameters including the database location, database name and connection method are passed to the driver using the JDBC URL. The JDBC URL is a text starting with 'jdbc:...' which combines the hostname, port, database name, and any driver-specific parameters. The exact syntax can be different for each JDBC driver.
The Salesforce JDBC Driver
Salesforce is the world's leading CRM platform, storing customer, lead, opportunity, and support data in its cloud database (Salesforce Objects). The JDBC driver exposes Salesforce objects as SQL tables, enabling standard SQL tools to query and report on CRM data.
The Salesforce JDBC URL
- Required File(s): dbschema-salesforce-jdbc-xxx.jar
- Java Driver Class: com.dbschema.salesforce.SalesforceJdbcDriver
- URL:
- jdbc:dbschema:salesforce://
- jdbc:dbschema:salesforce://tables=all
- jdbc:dbschema:salesforce://sessionid=PARAM
- jdbc:dbschema:salesforce://sessionid=PARAM&tables=all
- jdbc:dbschema:salesforce://user=...&password=...
- Website: GitHub Salesforce Open Source JDBC Driver
Download Salesforce JDBC Driver
The driver archive is a zip file. Extract it and load the .jar files using DbSchema's Driver Manager.
The DbSchema Salesforce JDBC Driver is Open Source
The driver is built by the DbSchema team and is free and open source. The driver source code can be found on GitHub.
Visit GitHub Driver Source Code
How To Create a Salesforce Database
Salesforce database is a cloud hosted database. You can register for a free trial account at https://login.salesforce.com/. There you have to go on 'View Profile Settings' on top right and follow the link on the left to 'Reset Security Token'. You will receive a security token per email. When logging in using DbSchema enter in the password field the regular web login password concatenated with the security token. More details in DbSchema help.
DbSchema and Salesforce
DbSchema connects to Salesforce using the open-source JDBC driver and renders Salesforce standard and custom objects as tables in the schema diagram. Use the Query Builder to compose SOQL-equivalent SELECT queries against Salesforce records.
Test the JDBC Driver using DbSchema
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Connect or open a sample
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Design, document, deploy
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Explore Salesforce Visually with DbSchema
Once the JDBC driver is configured, DbSchema connects to your Salesforce database and gives you a full graphical workbench — no command-line required. Available as a free Community Edition and a full-featured PRO Edition. No registration needed to get started.
Interactive ER Diagrams
Reverse-engineer your Salesforce schema into a drag-and-drop ER diagram. Arrange tables visually, add new columns, define foreign keys, and let DbSchema generate the DDL — all without writing SQL by hand.
Visual Query Builder
Compose Salesforce queries by clicking on tables and columns — no SQL knowledge required. Add joins, filters, groupings, and aggregations through a point-and-click interface, then copy the generated SQL or run it directly against the live database.
Relational Data Explorer
Browse Salesforce table data and follow foreign key relationships across tables in a single view. Edit cells inline, filter rows, and paginate through large datasets — all without leaving the explorer.
Schema Synchronization
Compare your Salesforce schema across development, staging, and production environments. DbSchema generates the exact ALTER statements needed to close the gap and lets you review every change before executing — reducing the risk of unintended schema drift.
SQL Editor
Write and execute Salesforce queries in the integrated SQL editor with schema-aware autocomplete, syntax highlighting, and instant result display. Run scripts, inspect execution plans, and export results to CSV or JSON from a single interface.
HTML Schema Documentation
Generate a static HTML site documenting every table, column, type, index, and relationship in your Salesforce schema. Share it with your team or embed it in your project wiki — no extra tooling required.
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