Workspace Location
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Default location of the workspace
By default, DBeaver stores all its files (configurations, scripts, diagrams, etc.) in the following folder:
| OS | Location |
|---|---|
| Windows | %APPDATA%\DBeaverData\ |
| MacOS | ~/Library/DBeaverData/ |
| Linux | $XDG_DATA_HOME/DBeaverData/ ($XDG_DATA_HOME=~/.local/share if not set) |
Folders
| Folder | Location |
|---|---|
workspace6 | Workspace files for DBeaver. |
drivers | Auto downloaded database drivers. |
Custom location
You can specify a custom workspace location by passing parameter -data <path> in the command line. <path> can be an
absolute or relative directory path.
Old default workspace location
Old - means before DBeaver 6.1.3
| OS | Location |
|---|---|
| Windows | C:\Users\YourName\.dbeaver4. |
| Linux | ~/.dbeaver4/ |
| MacOS | ~/.dbeaver4/ |
Ancient default workspace location
Ancient - means before DBeaver 4.
| OS | Location |
|---|---|
| Windows | C:\Users\YourName\.dbeaver. |
| Linux | ~/.dbeaver/ |
| MacOS | ~/.dbeaver/ |
Migrating workspace
To transfer everything, including configurations, projects, scripts, diagrams, and other workspace data, copy the entire workspace folder and place it in the corresponding location on the new machine.
Alternatively, you can export and import specific items like Projects, Scripts, or Preferences separately, or use Git integration to manage and sync your work:
Export and import
To transfer specific items like Projects, Scripts, or Preferences, use DBeaver's export and import functionality.
For detailed steps, see:
Git integration
Use DBeaver's Git integration to save and sync your projects, scripts, and settings. For more details, see Project team work.