Where Node is available on hosting.
CHECKING AVAILABILITY
Look for Setup Node.js App in cPanel under Software. If it is present, you can create applications through the interface.
SETTING ONE UP
- Create the application, choosing the Node version.
- Set the application root, the application URL and the startup file.
- Install dependencies from the interface or by running npm install in the provided environment.
- Start the application.
HOW IT RUNS
The interface manages the process and proxies requests to it. You do not manage the process directly.
LIMITATIONS ON SHARED HOSTING
Memory and process limits apply Websockets may not be supported Long-running background work may be restricted You cannot install system packages
WHAT WORKS WELL
API backends, small applications, and anything request-response in nature.
WHAT DOES NOT
Applications needing persistent connections, heavy background processing, or specific system libraries. Those need a VPS.
BEFORE BUILDING
Open a ticket describing what you intend to run. We will tell you honestly whether shared hosting suits it.
