How to use a different Node.js version on Plesk for Windows?

Question

• How to install a different Node.js on Plesk for Windows?
• Can I use a newer Node.js on a Windows Plesk server?
• How do I select a newer Node.js on a Windows Plesk server?

Answer

The list of supported Node.js versions for Windows is available in the following article:

Which Node.js versions are available in Plesk for Windows?

Note: In Plesk for Windows, a single Node.js version is used server-wide.

On your Windows Plesk server, you can check and select which Node.js version you want to use on your server:

1. Log into Plesk

2. Go to Tools & Settings > Updates

3. Press on Add/Remove Components

4. Scroll down to the Node.js hosting features section, press the dropdown arrow

5. Press the press the dropdown arrow for Node.js Engine and select the version that you would like to use on your server

6. Press Continue in order to proceed with the setup of this Node.js version for your entire Windows Plesk server

Additional information

How to Host Node.js Applications on Plesk Obsidian

How to run a simple node.js application in Plesk to test it working?

Hosting Node.js Applications | Plesk Obsidian documentation

How to install / uninstall Plesk components?