cPanel is a Linux-based system that simplifies the management of your web hosting environment. It is already being used by most web hosting providers. The good news is that you can leverage cPanel to effortlessly install and deploy your Node.js-based applications. Whether you have web hosting from any provider, making it a convenient option for Node.js deployments.
With cPanel support for Node.js, deploying your application becomes a straightforward process. You can follow these steps to seamlessly get your Node.js application up and running:
- First, zip your Node.js application folder which has package.json in the root and upload it to the webhosting using the filemanager provided by cPanel. Unzip the package and note downt he path of the uploaded files.
- Go to cPanel dashboard, open “Setup Node.js App” option. The option is only visible if your webhosting supports it.
- Fill in the required information and create the app. You can then Run NPM Install and then Run JS script to start the app (you can choose what script to run).
Your application should be live on the link you provided. Make sure to test the application locally so you won’t have problems with the deployed version.