nvm install ubuntu - Shell/Bash

Introduction

nvm is a version manager for Node.js that allows you to easily install, switch and manage multiple versions of Node.js. In this tutorial, we will learn how to install nvm on Ubuntu using the terminal.

Prerequisites

Before we begin, make sure you have the following:

• A computer running Ubuntu
• A terminal window

Installing nvm

nvm can be installed using the terminal. Follow the steps below.

1. Open a terminal window by pressing Ctrl+Alt+T or by searching for Terminal in the applications menu.

2. Type the following command to download the nvm installation script:

curl -o- https://raw.githubusercontent.com/nvm-sh/nvm/v0.38.0/install.sh | bash

3. Once the download is completed, run the following command to activate nvm:

source ~/.bashrc

4. Verify that nvm is installed correctly by typing the following command. You should see your current version of nvm:

nvm --version

Congratulations! You have successfully installed nvm on Ubuntu.

Conclusion

Now that you have nvm installed on your system, you can easily install, switch, and manage multiple versions of Node.js on your Ubuntu machine. If you have any questions or feedback, feel free to leave a comment below.