Import custom certificates

DBeaver can import certificates from a predefined folder at startup. This method is useful for databases protected by self-signed certificates. It ensures secure connections without manual setup, especially when a firewall or internal security policies require specific certificates.

Tip

If you prefer managing certificates manually through the interface, see Managing certificates in the Custom Truststore.

Add certificates

To add a certificate, place the file in the {DBeaverData}/secure/custom or in {DBeaverData}/secure/custom-certs folder. DBeaver will detect and import it on startup. For more details on DBeaverData location, see Workspace location.

Important

• Only certificates are imported, not private keys.
• The custom-certs directory must not contain any extra files or subfolders.

Learn more

For general SSL configuration, see SSL overview.