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title: How to install NodeJS
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description: How to install NodeJS on Ubuntu 22.04
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published: true
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date: 2023-06-26T13:04:30.081Z
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tags: nodejs, ubuntu, installation, linux, server, ubuntu, ubuntu 22.04
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editor: markdown
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dateCreated: 2023-06-26T13:04:59.640Z
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---
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# Guide to Node.js Installation on Ubuntu 22.04
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Node.js is a popular open-source JavaScript runtime built on Chrome's V8 JavaScript engine. It allows you to build scalable and high-performance server-side applications using JavaScript. This guide will walk you through the installation process of Node.js on Ubuntu 22.04.
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## Prerequisites
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- A system running Ubuntu 22.04
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- A user account with sudo privileges
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- An internet connection
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## Installation Steps
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- Begin by updating your apt repository to ensure you have the latest package information and dependencies. Open a terminal and run the following command:
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```bash
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sudo apt update
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```
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This command will refresh the package lists and update any outdated packages on your system.
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- Install the curl utility if it's not already installed. curl is used to transfer data to or from a server using various protocols. Execute the following command in the terminal to install it:
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```bash
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sudo apt install curl
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```
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This command will download and install curl from the Ubuntu repositories.
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- Now, you can proceed with the installation of Node.js. Run the following command in the terminal to download and execute the Node.js setup script: **(replace "version" with the version you want to install, e.g. 18)**
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```bash
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curl -fsSL https://deb.nodesource.com/setup_version.x | sudo -E bash -
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```
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This command fetches the setup script from the NodeSource repository and pipes it to the bash shell with elevated privileges (sudo), allowing it to modify system files.
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- Once the setup script has been executed, you can install Node.js by running the following command:
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```bash
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sudo apt install -y nodejs
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```
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This command installs Node.js and its package manager, npm, using the package manager apt.
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- After the installation is complete, you can verify the Node.js and npm versions by running the following commands:
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```bash
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node --version
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npm --version
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```
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You should see the version numbers of Node.js and npm printed in the terminal, indicating a successful installation.
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## Finished
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Congratulations! You have now installed Node.js on your Ubuntu 22.04 machine. Node.js is ready to be used for developing your JavaScript applications.
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