Checking Node.js Version

Checking Node.js Version

After installing Node.js, you should check that it is installed correctly. You can do this with a simple terminal command.

Using node -v

Open your terminal and run:

node -v

This will print the version number. For example: v20.10.0

Using node --version

You can also use the longer form:

node --version

Both commands do the same thing.

What If You See an Error?

• If you see command not found, Node.js is not installed or not added to your system path.
• Try closing and reopening your terminal.
• If the error continues, reinstall Node.js.

Practice

Run both node -v and node --version on your computer. Write down the version number you see.