# Installing Node.js

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Make sure you are knowledgeable of basic command line proficiency, else matter things will be pretty complicated for you. 
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## Installing Node.js on Windows

Node.js installation on Windows is pretty easy and straight-forward.

1. Go to the [Node.js Website](https://nodejs.org/)
2. Download the latest installer version (from the [downloads](https://nodejs.org/en/download/) page)
3. Run the installer file
4. Follow the instructions given

## Installing Node.js on Mac

You can download Node.js on Mac via 2 ways:

### Via the installer

1. Go to the [Node.js Website](https://nodejs.org/)
2. Download the latest installer version (from the [downloads](https://nodejs.org/en/download/) page)
3. Run the installer file
4. Follow the instructions given

### Via a package manager (like [Homebrew](https://brew.sh/))

1. Run `brew install node`

## Installing Node.js on Linux

You should visit [this page](https://nodejs.org/en/download/package-manager/) for more info on installation on Linux.\
On another hand, you might already have Node.js installed (for example if you are using a VPS). You can check by running `node -v`. If you have version 12.0 or higher, you are good to go! Else wise, check the page linked above (or click [here](https://nodejs.org/en/download/package-manager/))

## Checking

To check if you have Node.js, you can run `node -v`.