Install Node.js Using NVM

Learn how to install Node.js using NVM (Node Version Manager) on Linux in a few simple steps.

To install Node.js using NVM (Node Version Manager) on Linux, follow these steps:

Step 1: Install NVM

1. Open your terminal.

2. Run the following command to download and install NVM:

   curl -fsSL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/nvm-sh/nvm/v0.39.7/install.sh | bash
   

   🔹 Replace v0.39.7 with the latest NVM version from the NVM GitHub.

3. Reload your shell configuration to apply changes:

   source ~/.bashrc  # For Bash users
   source ~/.zshrc   # For Zsh users
   

4. Verify NVM installation:

   nvm --version
   

   If NVM is installed correctly, you’ll see its version number.

Step 2: Install Node.js Using NVM

1. List available Node.js versions:

   nvm ls-remote
   

2. Install the latest stable Node.js version:

   nvm install --lts
   

   OR, install a specific version (e.g., 20.14.0):

   nvm install 20.14.0
   

3. Verify the installation:

   node -v
   npm -v
   

Step 3: Set Default Node.js Version

If you have multiple Node.js versions, set a default version:

nvm use 20.14.0  # Use specific version
nvm alias default 20.14.0  # Set it as default

Step 4: Check Installed Node.js Versions

List all installed Node.js versions:

nvm ls

Step 5: Uninstall Node.js (If Needed)

To remove a specific Node.js version:

nvm uninstall 20.14.0

Bonus: Install Yarn (Optional)

If you need Yarn (a package manager alternative to npm), install it with:

npm install --global yarn

Verify with:

yarn -v