# Effortlessly Install Node.js and npm on WSL2

Hey there, if you using Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL2) and looking to set up Node.js and npm? Here's a simple guide to help you get started:

First things first, let's ensure that we have cURL installed on our system. Run the following command in your Ubuntu terminal:

```javascript
sudo apt-get install curl
```

**Now, let's install nvm (Node Version Manager) using the following command:**

```javascript
curl -o- https://raw.githubusercontent.com/nvm-sh/nvm/v0.38.0/install.sh | bash
```

Do keep in mind to replace the `v0.38.0` in the path with the latest version available. Updating to a newer version of nvm will automatically replace the older one.

**Once that's done, let's restart the terminal to apply the changes.**

**To verify the installation, run the following command:**

```javascript
command -v nvm
```

If all goes well, you should see `nvm` as the output.

**Now, it's time to install Node.js. You have two options to choose from:**

* To install the latest stable Long-Term Support (LTS) release, run:
    

```javascript
nvm install --lts
```

* To install the current release, run:
    

```javascript
nvm install node
```

**Finally, let's verify the installation by running the following commands:**

```javascript
node --version  #node.js
npm --version  #npm
```

And that's it! You should now have Node.js and npm installed on your WSL2 system. Feel free to comment with any queries.