Re: How do I add the Connector/J location to my Java Classpath on a Mac?

[Filipe Silva]

Hi,

You just need to copy the file `mysql-connector-java-8.0.12.jar` to any directory of your liking. Usually it goes into a `libs` directory in the project tree, but it's really up to your preferences.

Regarding adding it to the Java CLASSPATH, this is just a reference to make it available in your project, which is usually done by providing the command option `-cp` in the java and javac executables. Refer to https://docs.oracle.com/javase/tutorial/essential/environment/paths.html for additional information about this.

I don't know what you are trying to do but for project development I'd recommend using any available IDE out there. All of them have some sort of project configuration structure where you config the project's classpath. This is what you should start with, if that's the case.

IHTH