Archive files provide a simple way to install Eclipse Temurin without a package manager. Download the appropriate archive from the releases page and follow the instructions for your platform below.
Note
For most users, we recommend using a package manager or CI/CD integration instead of manual archive installation. Archives are best suited for custom environments or platforms without package manager support.
Verifying Your Download
All Eclipse Temurin archives include a SHA-256 checksum file. We strongly recommend verifying your download before installation.
Linux / macOS / AIX / Solaris
# Run this in the same directory as the downloaded binary
wget -O- -q -T 1 -t 1 <url_to_checksum_file> | sha256sum -cWindows
certutil -hashfile <downloaded_file>.zip SHA256Tip
In addition to SHA-256 checksums, we provide GPG signatures for all binaries. See Verifying GPG Signatures for instructions on how to verify the authenticity of your downloads using the Adoptium public key.
Linux
# Extract the archive
tar xzf <openjdk_binary>.tar.gz
# Add to PATH
export PATH=$PWD/<extracted_directory>/bin:$PATH
# Verify
java -versionTo make this permanent, add the export PATH line to your ~/.bashrc,
~/.zshrc, or equivalent shell profile.
macOS
# Extract the archive
tar xzf <openjdk_binary>.tar.gz
# Add to PATH (note the Contents/Home subdirectory)
export PATH=$PWD/<extracted_directory>/Contents/Home/bin:$PATH
# Verify
java -versionNote
Contents/Home directory structure that mirrors
the standard macOS JDK layout.
Windows
# Extract the archive
Expand-Archive -Path .\<downloaded_file>.zip -DestinationPath .
# Add to PATH (Command Prompt)
set PATH=%cd%\<extracted_directory>\bin;%PATH%
# Verify
java -versionTip
JAVA_HOME and update PATH permanently on Windows, use
System Properties > Environment Variables, or run:
setx JAVA_HOME "C:\path\to\<extracted_directory>" and
setx PATH "%JAVA_HOME%\bin;%PATH%".
