Exception: ClassNotFoundException: com.mysql.jdbc.Driver

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I am doing a simple JSP program to connect with MySQL DB. But it's showing the Exception like this. I am using Java version 1.6 and MySQL -connector 5.1.20. I have placed this connector (.jar) file in lib/ext directory of JAVA_HOME. I have set the CLASSPATH also to the value upto connector (.JAR) file. Still, I get the same Exception.

I have searched for this. I did all the things suggested by them. But I didn't found any results.

Please help me.

I mean are you using any IDE like Eclipse or Netbeans for the project.If not use it.It will be easier to debug when there are any issues. — Srikanth Venkatesh
– Srikanth Venkatesh, Commented Jun 18, 2012 at 9:44
I am runnin in localhost like localhost:8080/jsp/Connect.jsp. I am not using any IDE. — GSReddy
– GSReddy, Commented Jun 18, 2012 at 9:48

Harshal Waghmare · Accepted Answer · 2012-06-18 09:49:45Z

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Place the connector jar in the TOMCAT_HOME/lib folder of your tomcat installation. It should work.

answered Jun 18, 2012 at 9:49

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CoffeeRain · Accepted Answer · 2013-03-13 17:41:41Z

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If you are using Netbeans, then right click on your project, select "Add library," then select MySQL JDBC driver and save it.

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answered Jun 18, 2012 at 9:44

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GSReddy Over a year ago

I am not using any IDE, I am using Tomcat to run it

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