Find the lastest node.js 16 LTS to cherry pick from nvm ls-remote Install the desired version of node.js 16 LTS nvm install v16.17.1 Switch to the newly installed node.js 16 LTS nvm use v16.17.1 Pin to the latest version of node.js 16 LTS so that it sticks to that version even if you've exited the command line nvm alias default v16.17.1