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

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How To Install Node.js on CentOS 8

Learn How To Install Node.js on CentOS 8
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How To Install Node.js on a CentOS 7 server

Learn How To Install Node.js on a CentOS 7 server

Debian

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How To Install Node.js on Debian 10

Learn How To Install Node.js on Debian 10
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How To Install Node.js on Debian 9

Learn How To Install Node.js on Debian 9
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How To Install Node.js on Debian 8

Learn How To Install Node.js on Debian 8

macOS

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How to Install Node.js and Create a Local Development Environment on macOS

Learn How to Install Node.js and Create a Local Development Environment on macOS

Rocky Linux

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How To Install Node.js on Rocky Linux 9

Learn How To Install Node.js on Rocky Linux 9
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How To Install Node.js on Rocky Linux 8

Learn How To Install Node.js on Rocky Linux 8

Ubuntu

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How To Install Node.js on Ubuntu

Learn How To Install Node.js on Ubuntu
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How To Install Node.js on Ubuntu 20.04

Learn How To Install Node.js on Ubuntu 20.04
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How To Install Node.js on Ubuntu 18.04

Learn How To Install Node.js on Ubuntu 18.04
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How To Install Node.js on Ubuntu 16.04

Learn How To Install Node.js on Ubuntu 16.04
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How To Install Node.js on an Ubuntu 14.04 Server

Learn How To Install Node.js on an Ubuntu 14.04 Server

Windows

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How To Install Node.js and Create a Local Development Environment on Windows

Learn How To Install Node.js and Create a Local Development Environment on Windows

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