How to run Play Framework 2.x in debug mode in IntelliJ IDEA?

Question

I want to run Play Framework 2.x in debug mode in IntelliJ IDEA. I searched in the Internet and all results say that you have to use play console.

Is it possible to

Answer 1

Using activator :

1. From Terminal (Not intellij terminal), enter command : activator ui
2. Open your existing app
3. Choose "Code view & Open in IDE
4. In Browse Code, click setting icon
5. Choose Open Project in Intellij IDEA

6. Generate

7. Open Intellij IDEA

8. Open project - browse your app directory
9. Run - Edit Configuration
10. Add new configuration - Remote
11. Add name Setting transport : socket, debugger mode : attach, Host : localhost, port : 9999 module clashpath : your app
12. Tools - Open Terminal
13. activator -jvm-debug 9999 run
14. Run debug
15. Open browser localhost:9000