Running Node.js on Cpanel Hosting Server

Hello Dev, we know that you are always striving to keep your website up-to-date with the latest technologies. One of the most popular technologies in today’s time is Node.js, and there’s no doubt it can make your website more dynamic and user-friendly. In this article, we will explain to you how to run Node.js on a Cpanel hosting server. We’ll cover everything from the prerequisites to the installation process.

Prerequisites

Before we start, make sure that you have a Cpanel hosting account with root access. You should also have some basic knowledge of SSH and command-line interface. Moreover, your server must have Node.js and NPM installed.

1. Checking if Node.js and NPM are installed

To check if Node.js and NPM are installed on your server, you can run the following commands:

Command	Purpose
node -v	To check the version of Node.js installed
npm -v	To check the version of NPM installed

If Node.js and NPM are not installed on your server, you can install them by following the official documentation.

2. Create a Node.js App

Before we proceed with the installation process, we need to create a Node.js application. Let’s create a simple Node.js app using the following command:

$ mkdir myapp$ cd myapp$ npm init -y

This will create a new directory called myapp and initialize a new Node.js application inside it.

Installation Process

1. Install PM2 Process Manager

The first step is to install PM2, which is a process manager for Node.js applications. It enables you to keep your applications running even after a server restart.

$ npm install pm2 -g

This command will install PM2 globally on your server.

2. Configure the PM2 Startup Script

To automatically start PM2 and your Node.js application on server restart, you need to create a startup script. You can create a startup script by running the following command:

$ pm2 startup

This will generate a command that you need to run to configure the startup script. Copy the generated command and run it on your server.

3. Start your Node.js Application using PM2

Now, it’s time to start your Node.js application using PM2. You can start your application using the following command:

$ pm2 start index.js

Replace index.js with the name of the file that contains the main entry point of your application.

4. Access your Node.js Application

You can access your Node.js application by entering the server’s IP address followed by the port number in your browser’s address bar. For example, if your server’s IP address is XXX.XXX.XXX.XXX and your application is listening on port 3000, you can access it by entering http://XXX.XXX.XXX.XXX:3000 in your browser.

FAQ

1. How do I stop my Node.js application?

You can stop your Node.js application using the following command:

$ pm2 stop 

Replace <app_name_or_id> with the name or ID of your application.

2. How do I start my Node.js application after stopping it?

You can start your Node.js application using the following command:

$ pm2 start 

Replace <app_name_or_id> with the name or ID of your application.

3. How do I restart my Node.js application?

You can restart your Node.js application using the following command:

$ pm2 restart 

Replace <app_name_or_id> with the name or ID of your application.

4. How do I update my Node.js application?

To update your Node.js application, you need to pull the latest changes from your repository and restart the PM2 process. You can pull the latest changes using the following command:

$ git pull

After pulling the latest changes, you can restart the PM2 process using the following command:

$ pm2 restart 

Replace <app_name_or_id> with the name or ID of your application.

Conclusion

Congratulations! You have successfully learned how to run Node.js on a Cpanel hosting server. With Node.js, you can create interactive and real-time applications that can enhance the user experience of your website. If you face any issues during the installation process, feel free to ask for help from the Node.js community.