---
title: How do I use the latest npm version for my Vercel Deployment?
description: Learn how to use the latest npm version for Vercel deployments.
url: /kb/guide/how-do-i-use-the-latest-npm-version-for-my-vercel-deployment
canonical_url: "https://vercel.com/kb/guide/how-do-i-use-the-latest-npm-version-for-my-vercel-deployment"
published: 2025-11-03
last_updated: 2026-07-16
authors: Lee Robinson
related:
  - /docs/platform/deployments
  - /docs/concepts/deployments/configure-a-build
  - /docs/concepts/projects/environment-variables
  - /docs/build-step
install_vercel_plugin: npx plugins add vercel/vercel-plugin
---
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## Related pages

> **For AI agents:** Follow these links to understand how this page connects to the rest of the Vercel ecosystem. For the full cross-link map (inbound, outbound, prerequisites, and semantic neighbors), see the .graph.md link below.

- [Package Managers](https://vercel.com/docs/package-managers?from=related) — Discover the package managers supported by Vercel for dependency management. Learn how Vercel detects and uses npm, Yarn
- [Supported Node.js versions](https://vercel.com/docs/functions/runtimes/node-js/node-js-versions?from=related) — Learn about the supported Node.js versions on Vercel.
- [Advanced Node.js Usage](https://vercel.com/docs/functions/runtimes/node-js/advanced-node-configuration?from=related) — Learn about advanced configurations for Vercel functions on Vercel.
- [vercel upgrade](https://vercel.com/docs/cli/upgrade?from=related) — Upgrade the Vercel CLI to the latest version and manage automatic updates with the vercel upgrade CLI command.
- [Build Features](https://vercel.com/docs/builds/build-features?from=related) — Learn how to customize your deployments using Vercel's build features.
- [How do I use private dependencies with Vercel?](https://vercel.com/kb/guide/using-private-dependencies-with-vercel?from=related) — Information on how to use private dependencies with a Vercel deployment.
- [Dependencies from package.json are missing after install](https://vercel.com/kb/guide/dependencies-from-package-json-missing-after-install?from=related) — Understand why dependencies may not being installed during a build and how to fix.
- [How to Deploy a Vue.js Site with Vercel](https://vercel.com/kb/guide/deploying-vuejs-to-vercel?from=related) — Create your Vue.js app and deploy it with Vercel.
- [Can you deploy based on tags/releases on Vercel?](https://vercel.com/kb/guide/can-you-deploy-based-on-tags-releases-on-vercel?from=related) — Learn how to deploy based on tags/releases on Vercel.
- [Can I deploy a locally built Next.js app to Vercel?](https://vercel.com/kb/guide/deploying-locally-built-nextjs?from=related) — Learn how to deploy a locally built Next.js application to Vercel.

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You can use the latest [npm](https://www.npmjs.com/package/npm) version for your [Vercel Deployments](https://vercel.com/docs/platform/deployments) by using one of the three following ways.

## Autodetection

During the Build Step, Vercel will automatically detect the [**Install Command**](https://vercel.com/docs/concepts/deployments/configure-a-build#install-command) based on the presence of either `pnpm-lock.yaml` or `package-lock.json`, and the value of `"lockfileVersion"`.

## Corepack

The experiemental tool [**Corepack**](https://vercel.com/docs/concepts/deployments/configure-a-build#corepack) can be used after adding an [**Environment Variable**](https://vercel.com/docs/concepts/projects/environment-variables) with the name `ENABLE_EXPERIMENTAL_COREPACK` and value `1` to your Project followed by setting the `packageManager` property in the `package.json` file in the root of your repository.

## Install Command

To update your [**Install Command**](https://vercel.com/docs/build-step#install-command), first navigate to your **General** tab in Project Settings. There, you should see your [**Build & Development Settings**](https://vercel.com/docs/build-step#build-&-development-settings). Then, enable the Override toggle. Finally, update the Install Command input with your desired command, such as `npx npm@7 install`.

After you have saved your **Build & Development Settings**, you will need to redeploy or create a new Vercel Deployment to see the updated **Build & Development Settings** applied your deployments.