CNF File Extension

The CNF file extension was created by MySQL and is also known as the MySQL Configuration File. CNF is classified as a Settings Files and This file is saved in a plain text format. You can open and view the contents of this file using a text editor<\/a>. You can open CNF files in Oracle MySQL program.

MySQL Configuration File Type

MySQL Configuration File Type
Extension .cnf
Developer MySQL
Popularity 5.0 (1 Votes)
Mime Type mime-type/not.available
Default Program Oracle MySQL
Category Settings Files
Format Text
Updated 6/1/2025

What is a CNF File Type?

The name of the MySQL configuration file is my.cnf. It is found in the directory / etc / most of the time. It is saved in text format.

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CNF Files Common Issues

There are few common issues with the MySQL Configuration File .CNF=11040 File Extensions while opening the .CNF=11040 files on Windows and MacOs, we have solution to those issues such as:

Can't Open CNF Files?

  1. You must have supported software programs installed for MySQL Configuration File on your system such as Oracle MySQL.
  2. Associate default Oracle Oracle MySQL program for *.cnf (MySQL Configuration File) files.

    Associate CNF Default Program on Windows
    1. Right-click a *.CNF (e.g example.cnf) file and click Open With.
    2. In the Open with dialog box, click Oracle Oracle MySQL program Or click Browse to locate the program (*.exe) that you want.
    3. Select check box for Always use this app to open .cnf files.

    Associate CNF Default Program on MacOs
    1. Click *.CNF (e.g example.cnf) file and click information -> Open With.
    2. In the programs list, click Oracle Oracle MySQL program Or other appropriate program that you want.
    3. Confirm Change for all... and Contine.
    4. A message will appear "This change will be applied to all files with .Oracle MySQL extension. By clicking Continue you confirm your selection", click Contine to apply changes.

Related CNF File Extensions

CNF default file extension is .CNF and other similer related extensions are:

All Platform Software Programs for CNF File Extension

List of all softwares that can open the CNF files on each platforms such as Windows, Mac, iOS, Linux, Web and Android, you may click the each software link for more details for other supported formats for each software and the verified direct download links for each software with complete lisensing details.

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CNF file extension icon image.About CNF - MySQL Configuration File

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Updated 6/1/2025