We strongly suggest that you shut down any opened applications. This will help ensure a smooth installation.
Note: Installing Navicat does not include the server installation. You should download and install the server manually.
Note: For user who has been trying our unregistered version, just simply key in the Registration Key (16 digit) on the pop up Registration screen.
Installation for Online Version
- Download Navicat Mac OS X version.
- Save the .dmg file.
- Drag Navicat to your Applications folder to install.
- After installed, key in the Registration Key (16 digit) on the pop up Registration screen.
Installation for CD Version
- Load the Navicat CD Installation disk into the CD-ROM drive.
- Open the .dmg file.
- Drag Navicat to your Applications folder to install.
- After installed, key in the Registration Key (16 digit) on the pop up Registration screen.
Migrate Navicat to new computer
All the connection settings and saved profiles are saved in the Property List file:
Navicat version
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File Path
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Navicat Premium | ~/Library/Preferences/com.prect.NavicatPremium.plist |
~/Library/Preferences/com.prect.Navicat.plist | |
~/Library/Preferences/com.prect.NavicatORA.plist | |
~/Library/Preferences/com.prect.NavicatPG.plist | |
~/Library/Preferences/com.prect.NavicatSQLite.plist | |
~/Library/Preferences/com.prect.NavicatMSSQL.plist | |
Navicat for MySQL | ~/Library/Preferences/com.prect.Navicat.plist |
Navicat for Oracle | ~/Library/Preferences/com.prect.NavicatORA.plist |
Navicat for PostgreSQL | ~/Library/Preferences/com.prect.NavicatPG.plist |
Navicat for SQLite | ~/Library/Preferences/com.prect.NavicatSQLite.plist |
Navicat for SQL Server | ~/Library/Preferences/com.prect.NavicatMSSQL.plist |
- In Navicat, control-click anywhere in the navigation pane and choose Export Connections. The exported file (.ncx) contains all your connection settings.
- Backup the exported file (.ncx).
- Uninstall Navicat from the existing computer.
- Re-install Navicat in the new computer.
- Control-click anywhere in the navigation pane and choose Export Connections in the new computer.
When a new connection being established, Navicat will create a subfolder, with name in line with the database, under the Settings Save Path. Most files are stored within this subfolder. To look for the path, control-click the connection and choose Connection Properties -> Setting Save Path.