old version of npm is installed on running apt-get install npm on Ubuntu 18.04

Question

Trying to install npm using command sudo apt-get install npm on Ubuntu 18.04.2 LTS. expected 6.14.7 to be installed but 3.5.2 is being installed.

Answer 1

Here is a guide to installing newer version of NPM on Ubuntu 18.XX using a PPA:

https://www.digitalocean.com/community/tutorials/how-to-install-node-js-on-ubuntu-18-04

You can also use NodeSource:

https://linuxize.com/post/how-to-install-node-js-on-ubuntu-18.04/