The AWS SDK for Java 1.x reached end-of-support on December 31, 2025. We recommend that you migrate to the [AWS SDK for Java 2.x](https://docs.aws.amazon.com/sdk-for-java/latest/developer-guide/home.html) to continue receiving new features, availability improvements, and security updates.

# Getting Started
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This section provides information about how to install, set up, and use the AWS SDK for Java.

**Topics**
+ [Basic setup](signup-create-iam-user.md)
+ [Ways to get the AWS SDK for Java](setup-install.md)
+ [Use build tools](setup-build-tools.md)
+ [Temporary credentials and Region](setup-credentials.md)