{"id":2538,"date":"2022-05-22T04:53:43","date_gmt":"2023-08-18T09:32:22","guid":{"rendered":""},"modified":"2025-02-02T00:46:18","modified_gmt":"2025-02-01T23:46:18","slug":"how-to-manage-nodejs-versions-with-n-in-ubuntu-20-04","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/netcloud24.com\/knowledgebase\/how-to-manage-nodejs-versions-with-n-in-ubuntu-20-04\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Manage NodeJS Versions with n in Ubuntu 20.04"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<h1>\u00a0<\/h1>\n<p>Node.js is a popular JavaScript runtime that allows you to build scalable applications. Managing different versions of Node.js can be challenging, especially if you are working on multiple projects. In this guide, we will show you how to manage Node.js versions using the <strong>n<\/strong> package manager on Ubuntu 20.04. This process can be efficiently executed on a <strong>windows vps uk<\/strong> or any other suitable server.<\/p>\n<h2>Prerequisites<\/h2>\n<p>Before you begin, ensure you have the following:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Ubuntu 20.04 server.<\/li>\n<li>Root access or a user with sudo privileges.<\/li>\n<li>Node.js installed on your server.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Step 1: Install Node.js<\/h2>\n<p>If you haven&#8217;t installed Node.js yet, you can do so by running the following commands:<\/p>\n<pre><code>sudo apt update\r\nsudo apt install nodejs npm -y<\/code><\/pre>\n<h2>Step 2: Install n Package Manager<\/h2>\n<p>To install the <strong>n<\/strong> package manager, use npm:<\/p>\n<pre><code>sudo npm install -g n<\/code><\/pre>\n<h2>Step 3: Managing Node.js Versions<\/h2>\n<p>Now that you have installed <strong>n<\/strong>, you can easily manage Node.js versions:<\/p>\n<h3>Install a Specific Version<\/h3>\n<p>To install a specific version of Node.js, use the following command:<\/p>\n<pre><code>sudo n 14.17.0<\/code><\/pre>\n<h3>Switch to a Specific Version<\/h3>\n<p>To switch between installed versions, simply run:<\/p>\n<pre><code>sudo n<\/code><\/pre>\n<p>This will present you with a list of installed versions to choose from.<\/p>\n<h3>Update to the Latest Version<\/h3>\n<p>To update Node.js to the latest version, use:<\/p>\n<pre><code>sudo n latest<\/code><\/pre>\n<h2>Step 4: Verify the Installed Version<\/h2>\n<p>To verify that you have successfully installed and switched versions, check the installed version of Node.js:<\/p>\n<pre><code>node -v<\/code><\/pre>\n<h2>Conclusion<\/h2>\n<p>You have successfully managed Node.js versions using the <strong>n<\/strong> package manager on Ubuntu 20.04. This method makes it easy to switch between different versions of Node.js for various projects. If you&#8217;re looking for a reliable <strong>virtual private server hosting windows<\/strong>, consider  for your hosting needs.<\/p>\n<div class=\"post-author-box\" style=\"border-top:1px solid #ddd;margin-top:20px;padding-top:15px;\">\n<p><strong>Author:<\/strong> \u0141ukasz Bodziony<\/p>\n<p><strong>Website:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/ca.netcloud24.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"dofollow\">Windows VPS<\/a><\/p>\n<p><em>\u0141ukasz Bodziony is the CEO and founder of <a href=\"https:\/\/netcloud24.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"dofollow\">NETCLOUD24<\/a>, a global VPS hosting brand proudly originating from Poland. 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