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Information and system requirements for installing and using Oracle Java on Mac OS X

• Platform(s): Mac OS X
• Java version(s): 7.0, 8.0

After I updated to macOS Sierra 10.12, El Capitan (OS X 10.11), or Yosemite (OS X 10.10), why am I told to install Java after I already installed the latest Java?

See information about Apple Java messages.

Can I restore Apple Java 6 after uninstalling Oracle Java?

Yes, see the instructions on the Apple website Restore Apple Java 6. If you have JDK 7 or later versions installed on your system and you want to restore Apple Java 6, then those JDK versions need to be uninstalled first. See the instructions to Uninstall JDK.

For Java versions 6 and below, Apple supplies their own version of Java. For Mac OS X 10.6 and below, use the Software Update feature (available on the Apple menu) to check that you have the most up-to-date version of Java 6 for your Mac. For issues related to Apple Java 6 on Mac, contact Apple Support. Oracle and Java.com only support Java 7 and later, and only on 64 bit systems.

Mac OS X and Apple Java 6 End of Life

Apple has posted notice that Mac OS X 10.11 (El Capitan) will be the last OS X release that supports Java 6, and as such, recommends developers whose applications depend on Java 6 to migrate their apps to a newer Java version provided by Oracle. » More info (apple.com)

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How do I get Java for my Mac?

You can download Java from java.com.

How do I know if I have Java installed on my Mac?

Mac OS X 10.6 and below: Apple's Java comes pre-installed with your Mac OS.
Mac OS X 10.7 (Lion) and above: Java is not pre-installed with Mac OS X versions 10.7 and above. To get the latest Java from Oracle, you will need Mac OS X 10.7.3 and above.
If you have Java 7 or later versions, you will see a Java icon under System Preferences.
Java versions 6 and below are listed in the Java Preferences.app located in the Applications > Utilities folder on your Mac.

How do I install Java for my Mac?

See Mac Java installation instructions.

How do I find out what version of Java I have on my Mac?

Mac OS X 10.7.3 and above: Under System Preferences click on the Java icon to access the Java Control Panel which will list your Java version.
If you do not see a Java icon under System Preferences, Java 7 or later versions is not installed.

How do I enable Java on my Mac?

When you install Oracle Java on your Mac (Lion and above), Java will be enabled by default.
If you are running a Java application in the browser, you will need to also check that Java is enabled in your browser.
For earlier versions of Java, check the Apple Support site.

How do I clear the Java cache on my Mac?

See How to clear the Java cache on Mac.

How do I update Java on my Mac?

See How to update Java on Mac.

How do I uninstall Java from my Mac?

See Mac Java uninstall instructions.

I do not have Mac version 10.7.3 (Lion) or higher. How do I get Java for other Mac versions?

For Java versions 6 and below, Apple supplies their own version of Java. Use the Software Update feature (available on the Apple menu) to check that you have the most up-to-date version of Apple's Java for your Mac.
Users of Lion Mac OS X 10.7.1 and 10.7.2 should upgrade to 10.7.3 or later versions, so you can get the latest Java version from Oracle.

Is it safe to install previous or older versions of Java?

Oracle highly discourages users from using older versions of Java. Installing old and supported versions of Java on your system presents a serious security risk. Upgrading to the latest version of Java ensures that Java applications will run with the most up-to-date security and performance improvements on your system. You can confirm that you have the latest version on the verification page. If installing an older version of Java is absolutely required, you must first uninstall the current version. See the instructions on the Mac uninstall Java FAQ.

Why will applets not run after getting Java through Apple Software Update?

Apple disables the Java plug-in and Webstart applications when the Java update is done using Software Update. Also, if the Java plug-in detects that no applets have been run for an extended period of time it will again disable the Java plug-in.

Why is Oracle Java available only for Mac OS X 10.7.3 and above?

The Java Runtime depends on the availability of an Application programming interface (API). Some of the API were added in Mac OS X 10.7.3. Apple has no plans to make those API available on older versions of the Mac OS.

Can I install Java on Mac OS X 10.10 (Yosemite)?

Yes. See Mac OS X 10.10 FAQ.

The installation hangs during an auto-update, what can I do to get the latest Java?

During an auto-update, Mac OS X 10.9 (Mavericks) users might see the installation stall. Download the latest Java from the java.com web site.

When I try to use java from the command line, why doesn't it work? I have Oracle's version of the JRE installed.

Installing a JRE from Oracle does not update java -version symlinks or add java to your path. For this functionality, you must install the full JDK. See Mac command line info.

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How do I get support or provide feedback on Java?

Provide us details on Feedback form for reporting issues or providing feedback for Java.

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Basic troubleshooting tips for Java issues

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Download and Install Java

Try the offline installer package (Windows only)

The offline installer package will often complete successfully even though the online installer package has encountered a problem. The offline installer package file is large and will take longer to download than the online installer.
» Download the Windows Offline installer

Uninstall any non-working Java installations

Remove prior installations of Java that are not working before trying to install again.
» Uninstall Java for Windows
» Uninstall Java for Mac

Temporarily turn off firewall or antivirus clients

Active firewall or antivirus software may prevent Java from installing properly. Remember to turn your firewall or antivirus software back on when you have successfully completed the Java install.

Why do I get file corrupt message during Java installation?

This message is most commonly seen by Windows XP users. Running a Microsoft utility and trying the offline installer may resolve the issue. See the installshield FAQ for more details.

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You can test your Java installation using the instructions in the Test Java section below.

Use Java

Once you have determined that Java is installed correctly, try the following items to help you run a particular Java application.

Restart your browser after installing Java to enable the new version

If you are still prompted to update Java after installing the latest version, try restarting your browser. Close all of the browser windows, then reopen any web pages that require Java. In most cases starting a new browser session should make the latest installed version of Java active in your browser.
Note: If you are still prompted to update, try restarting your system. Some systems need a restart to register the newly installed Java plugin.

Give permission to run Java, when prompted by the browser

Browsers will ask for your permission to run the Java plug-in in the browser. The permission prompts vary according to the browser.
» Activate Java plug-in in the browser

Check if the Java plug-in is enabled in the browser

Browsers may disable the Java plug-in or related add-ons by default. You may need to configure your browser to enable the Java plug-in.
» Enable Java plug-in in the browser

Verify that Java is enabled in the Java Control panel

If Java is not enabled in the Java Control Panel, you will be unable to run Java applications in any browser.
» Enable Java content in the browser using the Java Control panel

Configure security settings

Ensure that the Java security level is not preventing the application from running. The default security level may restrict the ability to run applications that may present a risk to your computer.
» Configure security level settings in the Java Control panel

How can I run the applications blocked by Security settings?

The Exception Site List feature was introduced starting with the Java 7 Update 51 release. Adding the application URL to the Exception list allows users to run Rich Internet Applications (RIAs) that would normally be blocked by security checks.
» Configure the Exception Site List

Why am I unable to print coupons or shipping labels?

Some Java applications have not been upgraded to meet new Java security standards. As a result, these apps are blocked thus disabling printing. Contact the website or application developer to notify them of the issue.
» Printing issues FAQ

Clear the Java cache (temporary) files

Sometimes a corrupted file in the Java cache can prevent an application from running. You can safely delete the temporary files that Java downloads since Java will download them again and ensure they are up-to-date.
» Clear the Java cache

Check Antivirus or Firewall settings related to Java

Users should check with antivirus security apps and also firewall settings to see if there are areas to configure Java plugins and if they could add trusted sites.

Verify proxy settings

Ensure that you are using the appropriate proxy settings if they are necessary for your particular internet configuration.
» Set proxy settings in the Java Control panel

Uninstall stand-alone JavaFX installations in Firefox (Windows)

A conflict between Java versions 7u10 and above and previous standalone installations of JavaFX can cause Firefox to not recognize installed Java versions.
» See Firefox issues

Test Java

Ensure that Java is enabled in your browser

Once the Java installation has completed, you can verify that Java is working in your browser. It is possible that Java has been disabled or blocked from running in your browser. How you give permission to run Java varies according to the browser being used.
» Verify that Java is working in your browser

Uninstall Old Versions of Java

Remove all old Java versions to reduce security risks

Keeping old and unsupported versions of Java on your system presents a serious security risk. Uninstalling older versions of Java from your system ensures that Java applications will run with the most up-to-date security and performance improvements.
» Remove old Java versions

Find Java

Options to find installed Java versions

» Use the Verify applet (recommended)
» If you can't run applets, find the Java version using the manual method (Windows and Mac)

Always redirected to Java.com when visiting a page with a Java app.

Install the latest Java version

The continual redirection to java.com was a known issue affecting Java versions 7u25 and older. This issue was fixed with the 7u40 release of Java. To prevent the redirect to java.com, download the latest Java version from http://java.com .

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