In this guide, we will explore how you can install the latest version of Nodejs and NPM on RHEL-based distributions including CentOS, Fedora, Rocky & AlmaLinux, as well as Debian-based systems like Ubuntu & Linux Mint.

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Nodejs is a fast and effective JavaScript platform developed using Chrome’s V8 JavaScript engine, while NPM serves as the default package manager for NodeJS. It allows you to develop scalable network applications.

On this page:

• How to Install Node.js on RHEL-based Distributions
• How to Install Node.js on Debian, Ubuntu, and Linux Mint

How to Install Node.js in RHEL Distributions

The most recent release of Node.js and NPM can be found in the official NodeSource Enterprise Linux repository, which is maintained by the Nodejs project. You'll need to add this repository to your system to access the newest Nodejs and NPM packages.

Important: If you are running an older version such as RHEL 6 or CentOS 6, you may want to review instructions for running Node.js on outdated distros.

Installing NodeJS in RHEL, CentOS, Fedora, Rocky & Alma

To set up the repository for the latest version of Node.js, execute the following command either as root or with sudo privileges.

<code><strong>------------- For Node.js v19.x -------------</strong> 
$ curl -fsSL https://rpm.nodesource.com/setup_19.x | sudo bash -
$ sudo yum install -y nodejs
<p><strong>------------- For Node.js v18.x -------------</strong> 
$ curl -fsSL <a href="http://m.miracleart.cn/link/d9e7aeae02fade22d8a268303051be75">http://m.miracleart.cn/link/d9e7aeae02fade22d8a268303051be75</a> | sudo bash -
$ sudo yum install -y nodejs</p>
<p><strong>------------- For Node.js v16.x -------------</strong> 
$ curl -fsSL <a href="http://m.miracleart.cn/link/1d4bf338b9f623355c3dfc9f20aa2b53">http://m.miracleart.cn/link/1d4bf338b9f623355c3dfc9f20aa2b53</a> | sudo bash -
$ sudo yum install -y nodejs</p>
<p><strong>------------- For Node.js v14.x -------------</strong> 
$ curl -fsSL <a href="http://m.miracleart.cn/link/b1d4b6452378d64ccbfe7f20fca7843c">http://m.miracleart.cn/link/b1d4b6452378d64ccbfe7f20fca7843c</a> | sudo bash -
$ sudo yum install -y nodejs</p></code>

Optional: Your system must include development tools like gcc-c and make in order to compile native addons from npm.

<code># yum install gcc-c   make
OR<h1>yum groupinstall 'Development Tools'</h1></code>

How to Install Node.js in Debian, Ubuntu, and Linux Mint

The latest version of Node.js and NPM can also be obtained from the official NodeSource Enterprise Linux repository. This repository is managed by the Nodejs team, and you need to enable it on your system to get the newest Nodejs and NPM packages.

Install Node.js on Ubuntu and Mint

<code><strong>------------- For Node.js v19.x -------------</strong><p>$ curl -fsSL <a href="http://m.miracleart.cn/link/4c2d760f60a6ea70b0a10ef9ff2351f5">http://m.miracleart.cn/link/4c2d760f60a6ea70b0a10ef9ff2351f5</a> | sudo -E bash - &&\
$ sudo apt-get install -y nodejs</p>
<p><strong>------------- For Node.js v18.x -------------</strong>
$ curl -fsSL <a href="http://m.miracleart.cn/link/64502272bd02ef05cfeb5ea9fcfc285b">http://m.miracleart.cn/link/64502272bd02ef05cfeb5ea9fcfc285b</a> | sudo -E bash - &&\
$ sudo apt-get install -y nodejs</p>
<p><strong>------------- For Node.js v16.x -------------</strong>
$ curl -fsSL <a href="http://m.miracleart.cn/link/020f6fecd026539260779d34aa1a6944">http://m.miracleart.cn/link/020f6fecd026539260779d34aa1a6944</a> | sudo -E bash - &&\
$ sudo apt-get install -y nodejs</p>
<p><strong>------------- For Node.js v14.x -------------</strong>
$ curl -fsSL <a href="http://m.miracleart.cn/link/15727725d8796a98b77975b777e43cb9">http://m.miracleart.cn/link/15727725d8796a98b77975b777e43cb9</a> | sudo -E bash - &&\
$ sudo apt-get install -y nodejs</p></code>

Install Node.js on Debian

<code><strong>------------- For Node.js v19.x -------------</strong> 
$ curl -fsSL <a href="http://m.miracleart.cn/link/4c2d760f60a6ea70b0a10ef9ff2351f5">http://m.miracleart.cn/link/4c2d760f60a6ea70b0a10ef9ff2351f5</a> | bash - &&\
$ sudo apt-get install -y nodejs<p><strong>------------- For Node.js v18.x -------------</strong> 
$ curl -fsSL <a href="http://m.miracleart.cn/link/64502272bd02ef05cfeb5ea9fcfc285b">http://m.miracleart.cn/link/64502272bd02ef05cfeb5ea9fcfc285b</a> | bash - &&\
$ sudo apt-get install -y nodejs</p>
<p><strong>------------- For Node.js v16.x -------------</strong> 
$ curl -fsSL <a href="http://m.miracleart.cn/link/020f6fecd026539260779d34aa1a6944">http://m.miracleart.cn/link/020f6fecd026539260779d34aa1a6944</a> | bash - &&\
$ sudo apt-get install -y nodejs</p>
<p><strong>------------- For Node.js v14.x -------------</strong> 
$ curl -fsSL <a href="http://m.miracleart.cn/link/15727725d8796a98b77975b777e43cb9">http://m.miracleart.cn/link/15727725d8796a98b77975b777e43cb9</a> | bash - &&\
$ sudo apt-get install -y nodejs</p></code>

Optional: You'll require development tools such as gcc-c and make on your system to build native addons from npm.

<code>$ sudo apt-get install -y build-essential</code>

Testing Latest Nodejs and NPM in Linux

To perform a basic test of nodejs and NPM, simply check the versions installed on your system using the commands below:

On RHEL-based Systems

<code># node --version<h1>npm --version</h1></code>

On Debian, Ubuntu, and Linux Mint

<code>$ nodejs --version<p>$ npm --version</p></code>

That's all — Nodejs and NPM have now been successfully installed and are ready for use on your machine.

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