How To Install Node.js
[Node.js](https://nodejs.org/) 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
How To Install Node.js on a CentOS 7 server
Debian
How To Install Node.js on Debian 10
How To Install Node.js on Debian 9
How To Install Node.js on Debian 8
macOS
How to Install Node.js and Create a Local Development Environment on macOS
Rocky Linux
How To Install Node.js on Rocky Linux 9
How To Install Node.js on Rocky Linux 8
Ubuntu
How To Install Node.js on Ubuntu
How To Install Node.js on Ubuntu 20.04
How To Install Node.js on Ubuntu 18.04
How To Install Node.js on Ubuntu 16.04
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
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