diff --git a/Documentation/install-quick.txt b/Documentation/install-quick.txt
index a8115db6d4..d665226798 100644
--- a/Documentation/install-quick.txt
+++ b/Documentation/install-quick.txt
@@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ Most distributions come with Java today. Do you already have Java installed?
 
 If Java isn't installed, get it:
 
-* JDK, minimum version 1.8 http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/java/javase/downloads/index.html[Download]
+* JRE, minimum version 1.8 http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/java/javase/downloads/index.html[Download]
 
 
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diff --git a/Documentation/install.txt b/Documentation/install.txt
index 86c9f9aa07..f0a1730a96 100644
--- a/Documentation/install.txt
+++ b/Documentation/install.txt
@@ -5,7 +5,7 @@
 To run the Gerrit service, the following requirements must be met on
 the host:
 
-* JDK, minimum version 1.8 http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/java/javase/downloads/index.html[Download]
+* JRE, minimum version 1.8 http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/java/javase/downloads/index.html[Download]
 
 You'll also need an SQL database to house the review metadata. You have the
 choice of either using the embedded H2 or to host your own MySQL or PostgreSQL.