Unzip the downloaded file into the directory you want the project to live in.Mac: /Library/Java/JavaVirtualMachines/jdk1.8.x.Select the appropriate Java JDK folder.Choose Configure > Project Defaults > Project Structure > JDK.From the Welcome to IntelliJ IDEA dialog:.To update IntelliJ to add the Java 8 SDK, do one of the following: Well cover the installation process for both Mac and Windows and also set up the necessary configuration to get you up and running with IntelliJ IDEA.Note: You can create plug-ins using any IDE or code editor, but this document and examples are geared towards IntelliJ users with many IntelliJ-specific instructions. To build and test a connected system plug-in, you will need the ability to deploy a plug-in and change custom properties on that server.