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nvm (Node Version Manager) allows you to install and manage multiple versions of Node.js on your system.
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Install nvm

Download and install nvm using the official install script:
curl -o- https://raw.githubusercontent.com/nvm-sh/nvm/v0.39.3/install.sh | bash
source ~/.bashrc
This downloads the latest version of nvm and adds it to your shell configuration.
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Verify nvm installation

Check that nvm was installed successfully:
nvm --version
You should see output similar to 0.39.3.
3

Install latest LTS Node.js

Install the latest Long Term Support (LTS) version of Node.js:
nvm install --lts
This installs the most recent LTS version available.
4

Check installed version

Verify that Node.js and npm are working:
node -v && npm -v
This command shows both Node.js and npm versions.

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Additional nvm commands

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List available Node.js versions

nvm list-remote

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Install specific version

nvm install 18.17.0

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Switch between versions

nvm use 18.17.0

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Set default version

nvm alias default 18.17.0

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List installed versions

nvm list

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Next Steps

Now that you have nvm installed, you can:
  • Install multiple Node.js versions
  • Switch between versions easily
  • Use different versions for different projects
  • Keep your Node.js installations organized

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