Please note: we prefer that you install Node using nvm.
The old instructions for installing Node without nvm are archived below.
1. Download Node.js
Go to the Node.js download webpage: https://nodejs.org/en/download/
Click on the Apple icon to download the Node.js installer for Mac.
2. Install Node.js
The downloaded file will appear in the lower left corner of your Browser window. Click on it. This dialog window will appear:
Follow the prompts in the Install Window until you have successfully installed Node.js.
3. Verify the installation To verify that you’ve properly installed Node.js, open your Terminal and run this command from your home directory (~):
which node
You should see a file path similar to what is shown below.
You can also verify which version of Node.js you have downloaded by running this command:
node -v
You should see a version number similar to what is shown below.
