---
title: Java Agent
description: Java Agent is a PingAM or Advanced Identity Cloud add-on component that operates as a Policy Enforcement Point (PEP) or policy agent for web applications deployed on a Java container.
component: java-agents
version: 2026
page_id: java-agents::index
canonical_url: https://docs.pingidentity.com/java-agents/release-notes/preface.html
llms_txt: https://docs.pingidentity.com/java-agents/llms.txt
docs_for_agents: https://developer.pingidentity.com/build-with-ai/docs-for-agents.md
revdate: 2026-08-26T13:59:11Z
section_ids:
  release_notes: Release notes
  get_started_with_java_agent: Get started with Java Agent
  use_java_agent: Use Java Agent
  troubleshoot_java_agent: Troubleshoot Java Agent
  learn_more: Learn More
---

# Java Agent

Java Agent is a PingAM or Advanced Identity Cloud add-on component that operates as a Policy Enforcement Point (PEP) or policy agent for web applications deployed on a Java container.

## Release notes

* [All versions](https://docs.pingidentity.com/java-agents/release-notes/preface.html)

## Get started with Java Agent

* [Installation](installation-guide/preface.html)

* [Upgrade](upgrade/preface.html)

## Use Java Agent

* [User guide](user-guide/preface.html)

* [Security guide](security-guide/preface.html)

* [Properties reference](properties-reference/preface.html)

## Troubleshoot Java Agent

* [Maintain Java Agent deployments](maintenance-guide/preface.html)

* [Audit the deployment](maintenance-guide/auditing.html)

* [Monitor services](maintenance-guide/monitoring.html)

* [Troubleshoot](maintenance-guide/troubleshooting.html)

## Learn More

* [Java Agent community](https://support.pingidentity.com/s/global-search/%40uri#q=%22java%20agent%22\&t=Community\&sort=relevancy\&numberOfResults=25)

* [Java Agent knowledge base](https://support.pingidentity.com/s/global-search/%40uri#q=%22java%20agent%22\&t=KnowledgeBase\&sort=relevancy\&numberOfResults=25)

* [Support portal](https://support.pingidentity.com/s/)

* [Partner portal (partners)](https://support.pingidentity.com/PartnerPortal/s)