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

Note

Only certificates are imported, not private keys.

Learn more

For general SSL configuration, see SSL overview.