# Setting up JAVA\_HOME

In order for your Talend product to use the Java environment installed on your machine, you must set the JAVA\_HOME environment variable.

## Procedure

1. Find the folder where Java is installed.

   For example:
   * /usr/lib/jvm/java-x-oracle
   * /usr/lib/jvm/zulu-8/bin
2. Open a terminal.
3. Use the export command to set the JAVA\_HOME and Path variables.

   For example:
   * ```
     export JAVA_HOME=/usr/lib/jvm/jre1.8.0_65
     export PATH=$JAVA_HOME/bin:$PATH
     ```
   * ```
     export JAVA_HOME=/usr/lib/jvm/<zulu_jdk>
     export PATH=/$JAVA_HOME/bin:$PATH
     ```
4. Add these lines at the end of the global profiles in the /etc/profile file or in the user profiles in the ~/.profile file.

   After changing one of these files you must log on again.

   Information noteNote: If you use sudo to run the Installer to install system services, make sure to use sudo -E before starting the installation.