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Modern Application Hosting

Beyond traditional PHP hosting, the FREAKHOSTING Web Control Panel supports the deployment of Node.js applications. Whether you are running a custom API, a Discord bot, or a React-based frontend, our integrated Node.js manager makes deployment and management straightforward.

Difficulty

Advanced

Time

10 Minutes

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Preparing Your Application

Before deploying through the panel, ensure your application meets these requirements:
  1. All source files are uploaded via File Manager or FTP.
  2. Your application listens on a configurable port (or the default 3000).
  3. Your package.json file is present in the application’s root directory.

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Deploying Your App

1

Access Node.js Manager

Log in to the Web Panel and go to Advanced -> Node.js.
2

Create New App

Click the Deploy app (or Add) button.
3

Configure Settings

  • Name: A unique identifier for your app.
  • Domain: The domain or subdomain that will point to this app.
  • App Root: The directory where your package.json is located.
  • Startup File: Usually index.js, app.js, or server.js.
  • Proxy Port: The port your application is listening on (default is 3000).
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Deploy

Click Deploy. The panel will automatically set up a reverse proxy to route traffic from your domain to your Node.js application.

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Managing Your Node.js Instance

  • Install Dependencies: Click the NPM Install button to automatically run npm install and download all required packages from your package.json.
  • Start/Stop/Restart: Use the control buttons to manage your application’s lifecycle.
  • Console Logs: View standard output and error messages directly in the panel to debug your application.

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Important Considerations

When you deploy a Node.js app, our server acts as a “Reverse Proxy.” This means visitors connect to port 80/443 (standard web ports), and the server silently forwards those requests to your application’s internal port (e.g., 3000).
Node.js applications can be resource-intensive. Ensure your hosting plan has sufficient RAM and CPU allocation for your specific application’s needs.

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Startup Errors

If your application fails to start, the most common reason is a missing dependency or a port conflict. Check your application logs in the panel for the specific error message.

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Need Extra Help?

If you encounter any issues, our support team is ready to assist:

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Last Updated: January 2026 | FREAKHOSTING: Scalable Node.js Infrastructure.