How To Install Node.js

Node.js is a JavaScript runtime for server-side programming. It allows developers to create scalable backend functionality using JavaScript, a language many are already familiar with from browser-based web development. In this guide, we will show you how to install Node.js on your server. Choose your operating system below to get started.

CentOS

How To Install Node.js on CentOS 8

Learn How To Install Node.js on CentOS 8

How To Install Node.js on a CentOS 7 server

Learn How To Install Node.js on a CentOS 7 server

Debian

How To Install Node.js on Debian 10

Learn How To Install Node.js on Debian 10

How To Install Node.js on Debian 9

Learn How To Install Node.js on Debian 9

How To Install Node.js on Debian 8

Learn How To Install Node.js on Debian 8

macOS

How to Install Node.js and Create a Local Development Environment on macOS

Learn How to Install Node.js and Create a Local Development Environment on macOS

Rocky Linux

How To Install Node.js on Rocky Linux 9

Learn How To Install Node.js on Rocky Linux 9

How To Install Node.js on Rocky Linux 8

Learn How To Install Node.js on Rocky Linux 8

Ubuntu

How to Install Node.js on Ubuntu (Step-by-Step Guide)

Learn How to Install Node.js on Ubuntu (Step-by-Step Guide)

How to Install Node.js on Ubuntu

Learn How to Install Node.js on Ubuntu

How To Install Node.js on Ubuntu 18.04

Learn How To Install Node.js on Ubuntu 18.04

How To Install Node.js on Ubuntu 16.04

Learn How To Install Node.js on Ubuntu 16.04

How To Install Node.js on an Ubuntu 14.04 Server

Learn How To Install Node.js on an Ubuntu 14.04 Server

Windows

How To Install Node.js and Create a Local Development Environment on Windows

Learn How To Install Node.js and Create a Local Development Environment on Windows

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