Moving connections and instances between two computers

Question

I´ve got a mysql-server that I´m administrate remotely with MySQL Workbench.

Now I´ve got a new computer and I cant find any solution to move my connections and inst

Answer 1

You don't need to copy any files manually as other answers suggest. On both Windows and Mac you can export all your settings within MySQL Workbench and restore to another system.

Select Tools > Configuration > Backup Connections

This will export as a .zip. Then on your new new install just

Select Tools > Configuration > Restore Connections

That's it!