How Do I Find the Default Java Path in Linux?
Contents

The actual directory is java-11-openjdk-amd64 , with another symlink of default-java .

How do I find my java path?

Open a Command Prompt window (Win⊞ + R, type cmd, hit Enter). Enter the command echo %JAVA_HOME% . This should output the path to your Java installation folder.

How do I change the default java path in Linux?

Steps

  1. Change to your home directory. cd $HOME.
  2. Open the . bashrc file.
  3. Add the following line to the file. Replace the JDK directory with the name of your java installation directory. export PATH=/usr/java/<JDK Directory>/bin:$PATH.
  4. Save the file and exit. Use the source command to force Linux to reload the .
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Elena Rostova holds a Master's degree in Public Health Journalism. She covers groundbreaking medical research, holistic wellness trends, mental health awareness, and nutritional science.

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