How can you use C++ in IntelliJ IDEA?

The question is in the title.

So far I've only used IntelliJ for Java. Do I need to download some sort of Compiler or how can I create C++ files?

Solution

You should use CLion instead. It's the JetBrains IDE for C/C++.

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