Install Azul Zulu JDK 17 on Apple Silicon | Mac M1

In this article, I am going to show you how to install the JDK 17 on any Apple Silicon.

For this article, I am going to use the Zulu JDK provided by Azul.

TL’DR:

• Download the ‘.dmg’, ‘.zip’ or ‘.tar.gz’ files.
• Install the JDK.
• Verify the installation.

There are different ways to perform the installation. Choose the one that suits you best.

Installation on macOS Using a DMG Package through the GUI

Before you install Zulu, complete the tasks in the section, Preparing the Zulu Installation Platform.

1. Double-click the downloaded DMG file and follow the wizard instructions.
2. Verify your in installation by running the
   java -version command in a terminal.

Installation on macOS Using the Zulu ZIP File

Before you install Zulu, complete the tasks in the section, Preparing the Zulu Installation Platform.

1. Launch Finder and navigate to the download folder.
2. Double click the file to unpack it. If you download the file using Safari, it may automatically unpack the file.
   Alternatively, you can use the command below to unpack the file:
   unzip <zulu_package>.zip
The folder where you unpacked the archive is your Azul Zulu installation folder.