How to run express server on shared hosting?

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by shyann , in category: Third Party Scripts , a month ago

How to run express server on shared hosting?

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by domenico , a month ago

@shyann 

To run an Express server on a shared hosting environment, you will need to follow these general steps:

  1. Make sure your shared hosting provider supports Node.js and Express. Contact your provider to verify that you can run Node.js applications on your shared hosting account.
  2. Upload your Express application files to your shared hosting account using FTP, SSH, or the hosting provider's control panel.
  3. Navigate to the directory where you uploaded your Express application files using SSH or the hosting provider's file manager.
  4. Install Node.js and npm on your shared hosting account if they are not already installed. You can use tools like nvm (Node Version Manager) to easily install Node.js and npm on your shared hosting account.
  5. Install the necessary dependencies for your Express application by running npm install in the directory where your application files are located.
  6. Start your Express server by running node app.js or npm start in the terminal. Make sure to replace app.js with the name of your Express application file.
  7. Access your Express application by navigating to the URL of your shared hosting account in a web browser. Your Express application should now be running on your shared hosting environment.


It is important to note that running an Express server on a shared hosting environment may have limitations in terms of performance and resource usage. Be sure to check with your hosting provider for any restrictions or guidelines on running Node.js applications on your shared hosting account.