How to Install JDK 25 (Java 25) on Ubuntu 24.04

This guide describes how to install JDK 25 (Java 25) on a server running Ubuntu 24.04.

Installing Java on Ubuntu

The openjdk-25-jdk package is available from the Universe repository, so the installation is done with standard tools without adding any third-party PPA.

Step 1. Enabling the Universe repository

First, enable the Universe repository.

sudo add-apt-repository universe

Note that the system may ask you to press Enter to confirm the operation. Do that.

Step 2. Updating the package lists

Next, update the package lists so the system uses current data about available packages.

sudo apt update

Step 3. Installing JDK 25

Now install JDK 25 (Java 25) with the following command.

sudo apt install openjdk-25-jdk -y

The process may take a few minutes depending on your network speed and server performance.

Step 4. Verifying the installation

After the installation is complete, check the Java version.

java -version

The output should look like the screenshot below. This means that the JDK (Java) has been installed successfully and is ready to use.

Removing Java

If for some reason you need to remove this Java, use the commands below.

sudo apt remove --autoremove openjdk-25-jdk

The command below additionally removes the package configuration files.

sudo apt purge --autoremove openjdk-25-jdk