Where Is DBeaver Data Stored?
DBeaver keeps connections and project files under a DBeaverData folder. The exact folder depends on the operating system and any custom workspace choice.
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On Windows the default is %APPDATA%\DBeaverData\. On macOS it is ~/Library/DBeaverData/. On Linux it is ~/.local/share/DBeaverData/ or $XDG_DATA_HOME/DBeaverData/ when that variable is set.
Inside DBeaverData look for workspace6 for projects and drivers for downloaded drivers, plus secure storage and settings. Confirm the live value in config and in File under Switch workspace since admins change defaults.
Where DBeaver stores this, by platform
%APPDATA%\DBeaverData\
Usually C:\Users\<user>\AppData\Roaming\DBeaverData\. Connections file is workspace6\General\.dbeaver\data-sources.json. A custom startup path overrides it.
~/Library/DBeaverData/
Contains workspace6 and drivers plus secure storage and settings. The dbeaver.ini file is inside the app bundle under Contents/Eclipse. Check Switch workspace for the active path.
~/.local/share/DBeaverData/
Uses $XDG_DATA_HOME/DBeaverData/ when set. Maven drivers are under drivers/maven/maven-central/. Package installs place dbeaver.ini under /usr/share/dbeaver/. Confirm the live path before backup.
Frequently asked questions
How do I confirm which workspace is active?
Open File then Switch workspace to see the current path. A custom path set with the data startup parameter overrides the default. Close DBeaver before copying the folder.
Where are drivers and old workspaces?
Downloaded drivers are under the drivers folder inside DBeaverData. Connection definitions are in data-sources.json under workspace6. Releases before 6.1.3 used .dbeaver4 in the home folder, so check there on upgraded systems.
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