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You must correctly configure the JAVA_HOME environment variable to locate the installed JDK (Java Development Kit) on your system and to enable Java applications and tools. This section shows how to set the JAVA_HOME environment variable and update the system PATH variable on both Linux and Windows.
To ensure proper compatibility between Java SunPKCS11 and the Futurex PKCS11 module, you must use Oracle Java and not OpenJDK. Oracle Java 11, 17, and 21 are currently supported.
Choose one of the following operating systems and perform the instructions:

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Linux

Perform the following steps to configure the JAVA_HOME variable in Linux:
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Determine the installation path of Oracle JavaFind the path for the Oracle Java installation, such as /usr/lib/jvm/. Use the following command to list the installed JDKs:
Shell
ls /usr/lib/jvm/
For example, if you installed Oracle Java 11, the path is likely: /usr/lib/jvm/jdk-11-oracle-x64.
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Edit the profile fileOpen a terminal and use a text editor to edit the /etc/profile file, which the system uses when users log in. You might need superuser privileges to edit this file.
Shell
sudo nano /etc/profile
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Add the JAVA_HOME environment variable and update PATHAdd the following lines to the end of the /etc/profile file, replacing the path with the actual path to your Oracle Java installation:
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export JAVA_HOME=/usr/lib/jvm/jdk-11-oracle-x64
export PATH=$JAVA_HOME/bin:$PATH
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Apply the changesAfter saving the file, apply the changes by sourcing the profile file:
Shell
source /etc/profile
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Verify the configurationTo ensure that the JAVA_HOME variable is set correctly and the PATH is updated, you can check their values with the following commands:
Shell
echo $JAVA_HOME
echo $PATH
You should see the path you set for JAVA\HOME and ensure $JAVAHOME/bin is part of the PATH.

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Windows

Perform the following steps to configure the JAVA_HOME variable in Windows:
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Determine the installation path of Oracle JavaEnsure Oracle Java is installed on your system. Note the installation path, typically something like C:\Program Files\Java\jdk-11.
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Open System PropertiesSelect the Win + Pause/Break keys to open the System Properties window, or right-click This PC(or My Computer) and select Properties.Select Advanced system settings on the left sidebar.
3
Open Environment VariablesIn the System Properties window, select [ Environment Variables ] near the bottom of the window.
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Create a new system variableIn the Environment Variables window, in the System variables section, select [ New ].In the New System Variable dialog box, enter the following:
  • Variable name: JAVA_HOME
  • Variable value: The path to your JDK installation (such as C:\Program Files\Java\jdk-11)
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Update the PATH variableIn the System variables section, find and select the Path variable, then seelct [ Edit ].In the Edit Environment Variable dialog, select [ New ] and add %JAVA_HOME%\bin to the list. This enables the system to find the Java executables.
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Create additional system variables
  • Variable name: LD_LIBRARY_PATH
  • Variable value: The path to your FXPKCS11 library (such as C:\Program Files\Futurex\fxpkcs11\libfxpkcs11.so)
  • Variable name: FXPKCS11_CFG
  • Variable value: The path to your FXPKCS11 configuration file (such as C:\Program Files\Futurex\fxpkcs11\fxpkcs11.cfg)
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Apply changesSelect [ OK ] on each dialog box to apply the changes and exit the dialog boxes.
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Verify the configurationOpen a new Command Prompt window (select the Win + R keys, enter cmd, and press the Enter key).
  • Enter echo %JAVA_HOME%. You should see the path to your JDK installation.
  • Enter java -version to confirm that the system recognizes the Java installation.