How to Fix: On npm install: Unhandled rejection Error: EACCES: permission denied
Error resolving npm permissions
📋 Table of Contents
The error 'Unhandled rejection Error: EACCES: permission denied' typically occurs when the npm cache is corrupted or has become inaccessible due to permissions issues. This can be caused by a variety of factors, including incorrect file system ownership, insufficient permissions, or conflicts with other system processes.
💡 Why You Are Getting This Error
- [Cause]
🛠️ Step-by-Step Verified Fixes
Method 1: Clearing the npm Cache
- Step 1: Run the command `npm cache clean --force` in your terminal to remove all cached files.
Method 2: Changing File System Ownership
- Step 1: Open the Terminal and navigate to your user directory using `cd ~`.
Method 2: Changing File System Ownership (continued)
- Step 2: Run the command `sudo chown -R $USER:$USER ~/.npm` to change the ownership of the npm cache directory.
🎯 Final Words
By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the 'Unhandled rejection Error: EACCES: permission denied' issue and get your npm install working again.
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