How to install Maven (Apache Maven) on Windows 11?

1. Download the Apache Maven binary distribution file in the ‘Files’ section, preferably the .zip (Go to https://maven.apache.org/download.cgi)

   

2. Extract the distribution file to the C:\ directory (you can do the extraction using WinRAR)

3. Copy the bin directory path from the created directory apache-maven-AnyVersion-bin

   

4. Add the bin directory of the created directory apache-maven-AnyVersion-bin to the PATH environment variable. How to do it?

   • Press the Windows key and enter ‘Environment variables’

   

   • Then press the Environment Variables button

   

   • Double-click on the PATH environment variable

   

   • Press New, and paste the path to the bin directory

   

   • Press accept, accept, and accept on each window to close them

5. Finally enter in the CMD mvn -v to confirm its correct installation and its installed version

   

That's all! 💻