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# How to install NodeJS

## Video Guide / How-To Video

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## Download the NodeJS Installer

Download LTS Version (Recommended): <https://nodejs.org/en/download/>\
Download Current Version: <https://nodejs.org/en/download/current/>

## Run the Installer

**Right Click** on the newly downloaded file and click "**Install**."

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Smart Screen/Security Warning - Run the installer as it is safe to install.

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## Install NodeJS

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Install NPM package manager (Recommended)\
Click on **npm package manager** and then click on "Will be installed on local hard drive."

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## Verify Installation

After NodeJS and npm have installed, go into command prompt and type "**node -v**" and "**npm -v**"\
This will verify that you've installed NodeJS with NPM package manager.

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