How do I enable Java in a web browser on Ubuntu Linux?
This article applies to:
- Platform(s): Ubuntu Linux
- Browser(s) Chrome, Firefox
- Java version(s): 7.0, 8.0
Follow these instructions to enable Java in your web browser on Ubuntu Linux.
Google Chrome
- Become the root user by running the
sucommand and then enter the super-user password. Type:
sudo -s - Create a directory called plugins if you do not have it. Type:
mkdir -p /opt/google/chrome/plugins - Go to Google chrome plugins directory before you make the symbolic link. Type:
cd /opt/google/chrome/plugins - Create a symbolic link. Type:
ln -s /usr/local/java/jre1.7.0/lib/amd64/libnpjp2.so - Restart your browser and test Java
Mozilla Firefox
- Become the root user by running the
sucommand and then enter the super-user password. Type:
sudo -s - Create a directory called plugins if you do not have it. Type:
mkdir -p /usr/lib/firefox-addons/plugins - Go to Mozilla plugins directory before you make the symbolic link. Type:
cd /usr/lib/firefox-addons/plugins - Create a symbolic link. Type:
ln -s /usr/local/java/jre1.7.0/lib/amd64/libnpjp2.so - Restart your browser and test Java
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