Liberica JDK 21.0.3+10 Install Guide

This guide describes how to install the Liberica product on Microsoft Windows, Linux, and macOS computers. The type of installation you choose depends on your requirements and the platform you use.

There are several Liberica distribution variants:

JDK Standard — use it to run, compile, and debug applications or create your own Java Runtime with a subset of Java modules;

JDK Full — includes LibericaFX and an extended set of VMs;

JDK Lite — install it if you are looking for a smaller footprint, yet fully functional JDK;

JRE Standard — use it to run Java applications;

JRE Full — includes LibericaFX and an extended set of VMs.

You can download Liberica from either the Liberica JDK Download Center or, as a support-plan customer, via a link on the support portal. After you log in to the support portal, you can see a direct link to the version of Liberica product you requested under Technologies. If you use the Liberica Download Center page, scroll down and select the OS, package type, and the distribution variant (JDK/JRE). After the download is completed, you can verify the downloaded file by comparing its size on your drive to the size on the Downloads page.

You can also use the command line to download the necessary installation packages as described further in this document.

Choose the OS below for specific installation instructions. Note that Liberica JDK is used for all examples below, but you can substitute it with Liberica JRE if necessary.

Microsoft Windows

Apple macOS

Linux

Solaris

Troubleshooting