DataGrip SSL Connection Failed

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Ongoing Windows, macOS, Linux Updated November 14, 2026How we research

Quick answer

Configure SSL on the SSH/SSL tab: CA file, client certificate and key, and choose the right truststore.

Most likely fix: Configure SSL

How to fix it

Try these in order — the most common fix is first.

  1. 1. Configure SSL

    1. Open SSH/SSL tab and tick Use SSL
    2. Set the CA file
    3. Choose Use truststore: IDE, JAVA or System certificates
    4. Set client certificate and client key file paths if the server requires them
    5. Use Copy from to import settings from a working data source
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Symptoms

SSL handshake or certificate errors on Test Connection.

Why it happens

  • CA file missing
  • Wrong truststore (IDE vs Java vs System)
  • Client certificate or key path wrong

This guide also covers

  • datagrip ssl connection
  • datagrip ssl certificate error
  • datagrip ssl handshake

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