"Next.js App Requires Node.js Version >= v18.17.0, but Encountering Error with Node.js 16.20.2 - How to Resolve?"

Question

When i create next js app using cli, an then i type

npm run dev 

I got this error.

You are using Node.js 16.20.2. For Next.js, Node.js version >= v18.17.0 is required.

But my node version is v20.10.0. How I fix this.

Solve this issue.

You are using Node.js 16.20.2. For Next.js, Node.js version >= v18.17.0 is required.

Whereabouts

Did you previously install Node at the system level? I am guessing you might have, and that's what next is picking up. Look for system in your nvm list and see if that matches. If it does then you can uninstall it and try again, but do so in a new terminal to ensure your PATH is updated. Either way, the core of the issue here is your PATH order. Next is picking up Node from the first location it finds it, so to troubleshoot, you'll want to find out where that location is. – Warlike

Answer 1

Update your Node.js installation to a version that meets or exceeds the required version (18.17.0). You can use a version manager like NVM (Node Version Manager) to easily switch between Node.js versions. Here are the steps to update using NVM:

• nvm install 18.17.0
• nvm use 18.17.0

then;

• npm install again

• npm run dev

Align

Yes, this worked. nvm install 18.17.0, nvm use 18.17.0, npm install again, npm run dev – Hamrick

Great. Although it would be best if it is installed globally and not just in your individual project – Align

without nvm? any way to do it? – Alpenhorn

Answer 2

You can install the latest version of Node using this command:

nvm install node --latest-npm

after running this command, re run the dev server by npm run dev and you'll be good to go.

Adulation

Answer 3

If you're running Debian, the Node.JS package on their repo is outdated. You need to uninstall it and install it from the Nodesource repos. Also make sure the right node version is in your $PATH variable.

Corespondent

Wouldn't use of NVM be better for just about any developer on just about any platform? – Apish

Answer 4

The best simple steps for WINDOWS user are here.. You can download the 'nvm-setup.exe' from https://github.com/coreybutler/nvm-windows/releases/download/1.1.12/nvm-setup.exe and install it.

1. after the installation close all open terminals and reopen again;
2. Go to the terminal and check nvm version - it will show the current version
3. Install the latest by writing in the terminal:
   • nvm install latest
4. Final Step, use the latest version you downloaded.. nvm use "last version' for me the version was 21.7.1 I used it: nvm use 21.7.1 PS C:\Users\H P> nvm use 21.7.1 Now using node v21.7.1 (64-bit) Everything worked perfectly !!

Saveloy

Answer 5

I was in the same situation. I solved it by installing pnpm. It seems to be an npm issue.

Naima

Answer 6

# NOTE:
# Chocolatey is not a Node.js package manager. Please ensure it is already installed
# on your system. Follow official instructions at https://chocolatey.org/
# Chocolatey is not officially maintained by the Node.js project and might not
# support the v20.15.0 version of Node.js
# download and install Node.js
choco install nodejs-lts --version="20.15.0"
# verifies the right Node.js version is in the environment
node -v # should print `20`
# verifies the right NPM version is in the environment
npm -v # should print `10.7.0`

Freightage

Answer 7

I had the same issue. Try to see if you have any package.json or package-lock.json files, or node_modules directory in your home directory. Those usually should not be there. After you delete them, try to uninstall npx and then re-install it with npm uninstall -g create-next-app npm install -g create-next-app Then create the app again with npx create-next-app@latest . and finally, run npm run dev

Katusha

Answer 8

This command helps me more nvm install node --latest-npm

Buffer

Please don't just duplicate other answers. Instead, leave a comment there if you can add further helpful information. – Cimino

Answer 9

I have had a long winded research campaign regarding repeated issues with nextjs and the node error messages. Run the following command in the project directory below, then try npm run dev and it should work:

npm i next@13 react@latest react-dom@latest eslint-config-next@13

Goby

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