How to Install Node.js and NPM on Windows

Saurabh Suman

Today we will see How to Install Node.js and NPM on Windows and How to check Node.js and NPM Version on Windows Server. Node.js is an open-source, cross-platform, back-end JavaScript runtime environment that runs on the V8 engine and executes JavaScript code outside a web browser.  NPM stands for Node Package Manager, which is an application and repository for developing and sharing JavaScript code.

Download Node.js Installer

  • Open your Desired Web Browser.
  • Now Navigate to the Official NodeJS WebSite Download page.
  • Click the Windows Installer button to download the latest default version.
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  • Now Download the Installer that Matches with your CPU – Architecture (32 or 64 Bit).

Installation Process

  • Once the installer finishes downloading, Open the Default downloads folder.
  • Now Run the Installer.EXE file as Administrator.
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  • Follow the installer steps, agree to the license agreement, and click the next button.
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  • Restart your system/machine.

Verify Installation

  •  Now Open CMD to Verify Installation Process
  • Type node -v and press Enter.
  • The system should display the Node.js version installed on your system. You can do the same for NPM
  • Type npm -v and press Enter.
  • The system should display the Npm version installed on your system.
  • That’s it. Now you can run your JS script on your Server.