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# Install Node.js

Install Node.js on Linux with NVM (Node Version Manager).

To install Node.js on Linux we recommend NVM (Node Version Manager), which lets you install and switch between several Node.js versions.

## Install NVM

```bash
wget -qO- https://raw.githubusercontent.com/nvm-sh/nvm/v0.39.7/install.sh | bash
```

After the installation, reconnect to SSH or run:

```bash
. ~/.bashrc
```

NVM is now available through the `nvm` command.

## Useful commands

{% tabs %}
{% tab title="Check versions" %}
View the installed Node.js versions:

```bash
nvm list
```

Check which version is currently in use:

```bash
nvm current
```

```bash
nvm version
```

{% endtab %}

{% tab title="Install" %}
Install the version you want:

```bash
nvm install <nodejs_version>
```

{% endtab %}

{% tab title="Switch" %}
Switch version (only useful if several versions are installed):

```bash
nvm use <nodejs_version>
```

Set a default version:

```bash
nvm alias default <nodejs_version>
```

{% endtab %}
{% endtabs %}

{% hint style="info" %}
The commands accept major versions such as `16`, `18` or `20`. You do not need to write the full `xx.xx.xx` format.
{% endhint %}