NodeMCU ESP8266 Port Grayed Out

I just got a NodeMCU ESP8266 board and when I try to use the IDE, the port is grayed out. Please Help.

missing a driver ?

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I don't think I installed any drivers so what would I need to install?

That would depend on which USB-TTL serial chip your NodeMCU has. I believe those use the CH340, which would be this driver:

This is the ESP8266 I got.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07BGCF3NY/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

How do I install the driver?

thanks,
luke