How To Install Node.js on Mac / macOS | Step-by-Step Guide for Beginners

In this step-by-step tutorial, you’ll learn **how to install Node.js on Mac (macOS)** using multiple methods, including the **official Node.js website**, **Homebrew**, and **Node Version Manager (nvm)**. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced developer setting up a new Mac, this guide will help you get Node.js and npm (Node Package Manager) installed quickly and correctly.

Node.js is a powerful JavaScript runtime built on Chrome’s V8 engine that allows you to run JavaScript outside the browser, making it essential for **backend development**, **full-stack projects**, and building modern web applications. With npm (included with Node.js), you can install thousands of open-source packages to supercharge your development workflow.

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**What You’ll Learn in This Video:**

* What Node.js and npm are, and why you need them
* How to check if Node.js is already installed on your Mac
* Installing Node.js from the **official Node.js website**
* Installing Node.js using **Homebrew** (recommended for developers)
* Installing Node.js using **Node Version Manager (nvm)** for multiple versions
* Verifying your Node.js and npm installation
* Setting the default Node.js version with nvm
* Updating Node.js to the latest version on macOS

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**Installation Methods Covered:**

1⃣ **From Official Node.js Website**

* Visit [https://nodejs.org](https://nodejs.org)
* Download the **LTS** version (recommended) or Current version
* Install using the macOS installer (`.pkg` file)

2⃣ **Using Homebrew (Package Manager)**

```bash
brew install node
```

Check installation:

```bash
node -v
npm -v
```

3⃣ **Using Node Version Manager (nvm)**

```bash
brew install nvm
mkdir ~/.nvm
nvm install --lts
nvm use --lts
```

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**Pro Tips:**

* Use **nvm** if you work on multiple projects that need different Node.js versions.
* Keep Node.js updated for security and performance improvements.
* For M1/M2 Macs, ensure you install the correct architecture version.

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