How can I install Node.js version 18 on Ubuntu 22.04? – Node.js

The Problem:

I want to install Node.js version 18 on my Ubuntu 22.04 system, but I am consistently getting version 12.22.9 installed instead. I need Node.js version 14 or higher to build an app with React. How can I resolve this issue and successfully install Node.js version 18?

The Solutions:

Solution 1: Using Node Version Manager (NVM)

To install Node version 18 on Ubuntu 22.04 using Node Version Manager (NVM):

1. Install NVM:

   curl -o- https://raw.githubusercontent.com/nvm-sh/nvm/v0.39.3/install.sh | bash
   

2. Install Node version 18 using NVM:

   nvm install 18
   

3. Switch to Node version 18:

   nvm use 18
   

4. Verify Node version:

   node --version
   

   This should output "v18..".

Solution 3: Using the NodeSource Repository

Step 1: Update and Upgrade System

sudo apt update
sudo apt upgrade

Step 2: Install Curl

sudo apt install -y curl

Step 3: Import NodeSource Repository

curl -fsSL https://deb.nodesource.com/setup_18.x | sudo -E bash -

Step 4: Install Node.js

sudo apt install -y nodejs

Step 5: Verify Node.js Version

node --version

Solution 4: Remove Previous Node.js Versions

To avoid conflicts with existing versions, it’s advisable to purge the old Node.js installation and remove any associated packages:

sudo apt purge nodejs
sudo apt autoremove

After this cleanup, proceed with installing the desired version of Node.js:

sudo apt install nodejs

This approach should ensure that Node.js version 18 is successfully installed on Ubuntu 22.04.

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