---
title: "How to install Java on macOS"
url: https://daily.dev/posts/how-to-install-java-on-macos-x7ylr7dcg
source_url: https://snyk.io/blog/install-java-on-macos/
type: article
source: "Snyk"
published: 2024-04-17T16:21:47.855Z
updated: 2024-05-09T08:43:33.910Z
tags: ["java", "mac", "maven"]
reading_time: 12
upvotes: 1
comments: 0
language: en
---

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# How to install Java on macOS

**[Snyk](https://daily.dev/sources/snyk)** · 12 min read · 1 upvotes · 0 comments

## Summary

Learn how to install Java on macOS using OpenJDK with either Homebrew or manual installation. Discover the benefits of OpenJDK, the differences between OpenJDK and Oracle's JDK, and how to switch between Java versions. Additionally, explore how to install Maven using Homebrew or the Apache source, and access resources for Java documentation and learning Java application security with Snyk.

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