How to Set Up IntelliJ Community Edition ( Windows )

Installing IntelliJ Community Edition with JDK Integration

Arjun Ramavath
2 min readAug 4, 2023

Discover the step-by-step process to configure your IntelliJ IDE for Java developmen

  1. Ensure that you install the appropriate and latest version of IntelliJ Community Edition compatible with your computer’s operating system (windwos , macOS etc )from the below link
  2. https://www.jetbrains.com/edu-products/download/other-IIE.html
  3. Proceed to install the downloaded file
  4. Select the “Next” option to continue with the installation process.
  5. Make sure the options are ticked for the following

> Intellij IDEA Educational edition

> Add “bin” folder to the PATH

> Add “Open Folder as Project”

> .java in ( Create Associations )

6. You can proceed with the option “ I want to manually reboot later”

7. Continue selecting the “Next” option repeatedly until the installation process is completed in full

Install the JDK (Java Development Kit) for Java

  1. Install the JDK for your OS from the below link .
  2. https://www.oracle.com/in/java/technologies/downloads/#jdk20-windows
  3. Windows users can proceed with x64 Installer
  4. Execute the .exe file and proceed with the default settings

SETTING UP THE INTELLIJ FOR JAVA

  1. Press the windows button and search Intellij and open the application .
  2. You will encounter with import settings . Proceed with Do not import settings .

3. Begin by selecting “Proceed with Learner” and continue through the process until you are greeted with the IntelliJ Project Setup.

4. Click on New Project , add JDK path to the project from

C:\Program Files\Java\jdk-20

5 . Create a JAVA class . Congratulations! Your IDE is now fully prepared for Java development. Happy coding!

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