Configuration files

dbeaver.ini

Through modifications to dbeaver.ini, you can apply licenses, manage drivers, enhance security, adjust user interface settings, and more.

Configuration	Description
Driver Management	Manage and automate the provisioning of database drivers.
Administrative Preference Restrictions	Implement restrictions to enhance application security and control over available functionalities.
AI-Smart Assistance	Control the AI-Smart Assistance feature, including the option to disable it.
Command-Line Parameters	Customize Team Edition startup and operational parameters through the command line.
JDBC Tracing	Enable tracing for JDBC operations to diagnose and troubleshoot issues.

Tip

Team Edition also utilizes preference files to further customize and optimize the user experience. These preference files allow users to fine-tune the application settings and behaviors according to their specific needs.
For detailed information, refer to the Admin manage preferences article.

How to Locate the dbeaver ini

The dbeaver.ini file's location varies depending on the operating system and the method of installation. As a general rule, you can find dbeaver.ini in the directory where Team Edition is installed. For macOS, specifically, it is located in the Contents/Eclipse subfolder of the application.

Here are the common locations based on the operating system and installation method:

Operating System	Location of dbeaver.ini
macOS	./Applications/[DBeaver Edition].app/Contents/Eclipse/dbeaver.ini
Linux	/usr/share/dbeaver-[edition]/dbeaver.ini for installations via .deb, .rpm, or PPA packages.
Windows	C:\Program Files\[DBeaver Edition]\dbeaver.ini for a default installation.

Info

Replace [DBeaver Edition] with your specific installation, such as Dbeaver for Community Edition, DBeaverLite for Lite Edition, DBeaverEE for Enterprise Edition, DBeaverUltimate, and DBeaverTeam for Ultimate and Team Editions respectively.