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# Set-NodeVersion

> Set the default Node.js version for `ps-nvm`.
> Part of `ps-nvm` and can only be run under PowerShell.
> More information: <https://github.com/aaronpowell/ps-nvm>.

- Use a specific version of Node.js in the current PowerShell session:

`Set-NodeVersion {{node_version}}`

- Use the latest installed Node.js version 20.x:

`Set-NodeVersion ^20`

- Set the default Node.js version for the current user (only applies to future PowerShell sessions):

`Set-NodeVersion {{node_version}} -Persist User`

- Set the default Node.js version for all users (must be run as Administrator/root and only applies to future PowerShell sessions):

`Set-NodeVersion {{node_version}} -Persist Machine`
