ODBC Manager
ODBC Manager is a macOS utility for creating and editing ODBC data sources so apps can connect to databases through installed drivers.
What is ODBC Manager?
ODBC Manager is a macOS utility used to configure ODBC data sources and drivers for database connections. It helps people set up DSNs that desktop apps and development tools use to reach databases through compatible ODBC drivers. Common uses include linking Mac applications such as Excel, FileMaker, and other ODBC-capable software to SQL Server, Oracle, MySQL, PostgreSQL, SQLite, Access-format files, and other data sources when the right driver is installed. The app provides a graphical way to manage user and system data sources instead of editing configuration files by hand. ODBC Manager is published by Actual Technologies, LLC and is commonly distributed alongside Mac ODBC drivers and related connectivity tools.
Key features
- Create and edit user and system ODBC data sources
- Select installed ODBC drivers when setting up database connections
- Manage DSN settings for desktop apps that use ODBC
- Configure connections for common database and file-based data sources
- Provide a graphical alternative to manual ODBC configuration files
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Safety overview
Status: Safe
ODBC Manager is a legitimate database configuration utility for macOS. It works with installed ODBC drivers and may prompt for administrator access when you change system-wide data source settings, which is normal for that task. Its main impact is on database connectivity: changing or removing data sources can stop apps from reaching the databases they use. Keep track of any DSN settings your workflows depend on before making major changes.
Recommendation: Keep ODBC Manager if you use Mac apps that connect to databases through ODBC or if you administer DSN settings on this Mac. If you do not use ODBC-based database connections, you can remove it without affecting unrelated apps, though any workflows that rely on configured data sources may stop working until it is reinstalled and set up again.
Common paths
/Applications/Utilities/ODBC Manager.app
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