| 1 | ### Ensure you have the minimum required Java version
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| 3 | With the release of Selenium 3+, the minimum required version of Java is 8, as [7 has ceased public updates](https://java.com/en/download/faq/java_7.xml).
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| 5 | If an older selenium version is needed, you can check the requirements on the [official Selenium changelog](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/SeleniumHQ/selenium/master/java/CHANGELOG).
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| 7 | Here is a reference sheet for the more recent Selenium version:
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| 9 | | Selenium version | Minimum Java Required |
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| 11 | | 3.0.0+ | Java 8 |
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| 12 | | 2.47.0+ | Java 7 |
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| 13 | | 2.22.0+ | Java 6 |
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