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: Unlike current releases, downloading older versions like 8u311 requires you to sign in with a free Oracle account.
: Modern browsers (Chrome, Safari, Firefox) no longer support the Java plugin. Installing this JRE will allow standalone applications to run, but it will not enable Java applets inside your web browser. Troubleshooting Common Issues jre-8u311-macosx-x64.dmg download
: To verify the installation, open your Terminal and type java -version . It should display 1.8.0_311 . : Unlike current releases, downloading older versions like
If you do not want to use Oracle's licensed version, you can look for (formerly AdoptOpenJDK). While they may not use the exact 8u311 naming convention for their installers, their Java 8 builds are functionally identical and open-source. Installation Steps for macOS Troubleshooting Common Issues : To verify the installation,
Oracle and security researchers strongly recommend against using Java 8 versions older than 8u321 or 8u331, as versions like 8u311 contain known, unpatched vulnerabilities (e.g., CVE-2022-21283, CVE-2022-21349). You should install the latest Java 8 version (8u441 as of 2026) or Java 17/21 LTS instead.