Install Node Js and NPM Ubuntu 18.04/20.04/22.04 Command Line

In linux ubuntu command line, Run sudo apt update && sudo apt install nodejs npm to install it on machine.

How to Install Node Js and NPM Ubuntu 18.04/20.04/22.04

Steps to install js and npm in ubuntu 18.04/20.04/22.04 using command line or terminal:

Step 1: Update apt packages

before installing the Node js & NPM on Ubuntu. First update the apt package:

sudo apt-get update

sudo apt-get upgrade 

Step 2: Add Node.js PPA

PPA (Personal Package Archives) is Python software libraries. Before install node js & npm on ubuntu, first install PPA in our ubuntu system. Using this below commands.

sudo apt-get install python-software-properties

curl -sL https://deb.nodesource.com/setup_11.x | sudo -E bash - 

Step 3: Install Node.js and NPM On Ubuntu

After adding PPAs in our system. we need to run the below command for installing node js & npm on Ubuntu.

For Install Node js on Ubuntu :

sudo apt-get install nodejs

For Install NPM on Ubuntu

sudo apt-get install npm

Step 4: Test Version

After completing the installation process. We need to check the version.

Check the installed Node js version :

nodejs  -v

Check the Installed NPM version :

npm -v

Conclusion

We have successfully installed Node js & NPM on Ubuntu 18.04/20.04/22.04. You are now ready to start deploying your applications and use Node js and NPM.

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