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Install Java On macOS

Category: Java

Java no longer ships pre-installed on macOS. Rather than using brew, a better way to install Java on macOS is to download pre-built binaries from https://adoptium.net as this provides more flexibility with regards to Java versions and installation locations.

The steps outlined here will install AdoptOpenJDK Java version 17 LTS (Long Term Support).

Install and Configure the JDK

Download the latest macOS x64 JDK binary from https://adoptium.net/download/

Create an install directory for Java that will not be moved or deleted:

mkdir -p /Library/Java/JavaVirtualMachines
cd /Library/Java/JavaVirtualMachines

Extract the binary archive you downloaded to /Library/Java/JavaVirtualMachines

tar -xf OpenJDK17U-jdk_x64_mac_hotspot_17.0.5_8.tar

Edit ~/.bash_profile and add Java to your path:

JAVA_HOME=/Library/Java/JavaVirtualMachines/jdk-17.0.5+8
export PATH=$JAVA_HOME/Contents/Home/bin:$PATH

Confirm Java version:

java -version
openjdk version "17.0.5" 2022-10-18
OpenJDK Runtime Environment Temurin-17.0.5+8 (build 17.0.5+8)
OpenJDK 64-Bit Server VM Temurin-17.0.5+8 (build 17.0.5+8, mixed mode, sharing)

Important considerations

  • Always use LTS (Long Term Support) versions of Java as these will be supported for extended timeframes. LTS versions are most suitable for enterprise customers as they offer support for critical updates.
  • Avoid using Oracle Java Binaries if you do not want to commercially license their JVM.

See AdoptOpenJDK Prebuilt OpenJDK Binaries for more details.