IDM 7.4.1

Java requirements

Before you start, follow these steps to ensure that your Java environment is suitable:

  1. Verify that your computer has a supported Java version installed:

Supported Java Versions
Vendor Versions

OpenJDK, including OpenJDK-based distributions:

  • AdoptOpenJDK/Eclipse Temurin

  • Amazon Corretto

  • Azul Zulu

  • Red Hat OpenJDK

ForgeRock tests most extensively with AdoptOpenJDK/Eclipse Temurin. ForgeRock recommends using the HotSpot JVM.

11*, 17**

Oracle Java

11*, 17**

* Version 11.0.20 or higher.

** Version 17.0.3 or higher.

  1. Read the pre-installation requirements.

  2. Set the JAVA_HOME environment variable:

    Set JAVA_HOME on Windows

    1. Locate the JRE installation directory (typically, C:\Program Files\Java\).

    2. Click Start > Control Panel > System and Security > System.

    3. Click Advanced System Settings.

    4. Click Environment Variables.

    5. Under System Variables, click New.

    6. Enter the Variable name (JAVA_HOME) and set the Variable value to the JRE installation directory; for example C:\Program Files\Java\jre8.

    7. Click OK.

    Set JAVA_HOME on Linux

    1. Open the user shell configuration file found in your home directory.

    2. Add the JAVA_HOME variable to the user shell configuration file, setting the value to /usr. In Bash, this would appear as export JAVA_HOME="/usr".