How to set JAVA_HOME on Mac | Setting up $JAVA_HOME on macOS (2024)

🖥️ **Mastering Java on Mac: A Comprehensive Guide to Installing Java JDK on macOS! ☕🍏**

export JAVA_HOME=$(/usr/libexec/java_home -v 21.0.1)
export PATH=$JAVA_HOME/bin:$PATH

Include the two lines mentioned above in either ~/.bashrc or ~/.zshrc, then refresh the file using the source command.

🚀🍏 **Setting Up JAVA_HOME on Mac: Your Path to Java Awesomeness!** ☕💻

Ready to configure JAVA_HOME on your Mac and unleash the power of Java development? Follow our guide on "How to Install JAVA_HOME on Mac | Set $JAVA_HOME on macOS" for a seamless setup.

🌟 **Configuration Highlights:**
- 🖥️ **Finding Java Installation Path:** Locate the Java installation directory on your Mac.
- 🌐 **Setting JAVA_HOME Environment Variable:** Add the JAVA_HOME variable to your system configuration.

🔗 **Step-by-Step Guide:**
1. **Locate Java Installation Path:**
- Open Terminal and enter the following command to find the Java installation path:
```bash
/usr/libexec/java_home
```

2. **Copy the Java Home Path:**

3. **Open Shell Profile (e.g., .zshrc or .bash_profile):**
- Use a text editor to open your shell profile. For example:
```bash
nano ~/.zshrc
```

4. **Add JAVA_HOME Variable:**
- Add the following line to your shell profile, replacing `[your_path]` with the copied Java home path:
```bash
export JAVA_HOME=[your_path]
```

5. **Save and Close the File:**
- Save the changes and exit the text editor.

6. **Apply Changes:**
- Apply the changes to your current session:
```bash
source ~/.zshrc
```

7. **Verify JAVA_HOME:**
- Verify that JAVA_HOME is set correctly:
```bash
echo $JAVA_HOME
```

8. **Test Java Installation:**
- Confirm that Java is accessible:
```bash
java -version
```

🚀 **Congratulations! You've successfully configured JAVA_HOME on your Mac!**

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[deepvirenderkaur]

Thank you for explaining it so clearly. I learned today how to set the JAVA_HOME path on a Mac🙂

[JessicaCarvalho-zulx]

When I run "echo $JAVA_HOME" its returning empty

[nestorjavierheviapavon]

Thank you very much, you relieved a weight from my shoulders, I have never understood this about environment variables well, you saved me time, I had already tried to do it alone and it had consumed 5 hours of my time.

[myt]

Hi, I'm getting this error in the mac terminal. Whenever I open a new terminal, Its showing this error "user/praveen/ .zshenv:1: command not found: Export"

[remijoel]

Am getting an error when I enter "source .zshrc"....pls help