Create a new project
note
This section describes the functionality available out of the box. If you are using a framework plugin, refer to the corresponding documentation section.
Launch IntelliJ IDEA.
If the Welcome screen opens, click New Project.
Otherwise, from the main menu, select .
From the list on the left, select the framework that you want to use in your application.
If suggested, configure the project SDK. To develop Java-based applications, you need a JDK (Java Development Kit).
If the necessary JDK is already defined in IntelliJ IDEA, select it from the Project SDK list.
If the JDK is installed on your computer, but not defined in the IDE, select Add JDK and specify the path to the JDK home directory (for example,
/Library )./Java /JavaVirtualMachines /jdk-12.0.1.jdk 
If you don't have the necessary JDK on your computer, select Download JDK. In the next dialog, specify the JDK vendor, version, and change the installation path if required.
tip
Some frameworks require their own SDKs in addition to the JDK, for example, Android or Grails.
Other options differ depending on the framework that you have selected. Refer to the list below for the detailed description of options for each framework.