Can Liquibase use a specific version of Java?

Applies to: 

• Liquibase Pro
• Liquibase Open Source (Community)

Conditions:

• Any version of Liquibase Pro or Open Source

Question:

Can Liquibase use a specific version of Java?

Answer:

By default, Liquibase will use the Java version that is available on the computer or server on which Liquibase runs.

However, it is possible to have Liquibase use a specific version of Java by setting the JAVA_HOME environment variable to the Java version you want Liquibase to use. 

Java 8 is the minimum required version, although we recommend using LTS versions 11 or 17.

Related Article(s):

Liquibase System Requirements