How To Install NVM on Ubuntu 24.10

To install NVM (Node Version Manager) on Ubuntu 24.10, follow these simple steps:

Step 1 : Start by updating your system's package list:

sudo apt update

Step 2 : Install essential packages required for building and running NVM:

sudo apt install build-essential libssl-dev curl -y

Step 3 : Download the NVM installation script and run it:

curl -o- https://raw.githubusercontent.com/nvm-sh/nvm/v0.40.1/install.sh | bash

Step 4 : Activate NVM by sourcing the .bashrc file:

source ~/.bashrc

Step 5 : Check if NVM is successfully installed:

nvm --version

Step 6 : Basic Usage

- Install Node.js:

nvm install <version>

Replace <version> with the desired Node.js version (e.g., 22).

- Use a Specific Version:

nvm use <version>

- Set Default Node.js Version:

nvm alias default <version>

- Check Node.js Version:

node -v

- List Installed Versions:

nvm list

Congratulations! You have successfully installed NVM on Ubuntu 24.10.