Install node.js on Cloud Server

This guide explains how to use Node.js with a Managed Cloud Server.

What is Node.js?

Node.js is a free JavaScript software platform geared towards network applications that need to be scalable.

At the moment, Node.js is not available with shared web hosting.

⚠️ For additional assistance contact a partner or submit a tender — also read the role of the host

Prerequisites

Install NVM on your Cloud Server

Install Node.js

To install Node.js via NVM (note that version 18 is not compatible with older Cloud Servers - to perform a migration, read this guide (click here) first):

Run the command:
```
nvm install stable    
```
or to install an earlier version (not recommended):
```
nvm install 17    
```
List available versions:
```
nvm ls-remote    
```
To install a specific version:
```
nvm install 
```
or to install the latest version:
```
nvm install node    
```
Switch Node.js version, to set version 6.3.1 (or another version):
```
nvm alias default 6.3.1    
```

Source

Visit the WebSSH console of your Cloud Server to set up NVM:

Source the .profile file:
```
source ~/.profile    
```
Run the command:
```
nvm    
```

Configure Node as a service

To configure Node as a service, we recommend using a "systemd-user service".

Redirect traffic to a specific port

Read this guide (click here) about redirecting traffic to a specific port and dedicated IPs.

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