Run an update of nvm first, then get the latest packages of Node.js to update your web server environment: sudo apt-get update sudo apt-get install build-essential checkinstall libssl-dev You’ll need a C++ compiler, as well as the build-essential, and the libssl-dev packages. Node Version Manager, or nvm, is far and away the best method for updating Node.js. Update Node.js Using Node Version Manager (nvm) This guide also includes instructions for updating Node.js through binary packages with version-specific references. If extenuating circumstances prevent you from using nvm, you can rely on the resources of Node Package Manager (npm). We value simplicity and effectiveness in systems administration and, for us, the easiest method is to use Node Version Manager (nvm).īefore you start, check which version of Node.js you’re currently using by running node -v in a command line terminal. Below is an example of this, followed by a quick test: echo 'export PATH='$HOME/n/bin:$PATH'' > ~/.The exact steps to updating Node.js on a Linux system can vary by distribution, but our recommended methods will work across most versions. Note: We suggest adding this to your ~/.bashrc or ~/.bash_aliases so that this change is loaded on login. Step 6: Check the Version ~/n/bin/node -version

Step 5: Add Your Node.js Version to the 'n' Directory ~/node_modules/n/bin/n 11.1.0 Note: we suggest adding this to your ~/.bashrc or ~/.bash_aliases so that this change is loaded on login You can do this as follows: export N_PREFIX=$HOME/n You will need to change the N_PREFIX environment variable so that the binaries are installed into your home directory.

Step 4: Change Your N_PREFIX Environmental Variable Step 3: Make the 'n' Folder in Your Home Directory Step 1: Log Into Your Server ssh 2: Install n with NPM npm install n

Change the default prefix of Node.js version installs.

If you require a specific version of Node.js This article will discuss how to install n, the version management library for Node.js What You'll Need We generally do not recommend changing the version installed globally on the system.

With these two tools installed on the system, you have the control to manage specific versions in the context of your own SSH user accounts and projects. The package manager for Node.js is npm, which is also installed. Every Pagely VPS has the standard Node.js package installed from the Ubuntu repository.

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