LitHaxor

Node.js Deployment

Steps to deploy a Node.js app to DigitalOcean using PM2, NGINX as a reverse proxy and an SSL from LetsEncrypt

1. Sign up for Digital Ocean

If you use the referal link below, you get $10 free (1 or 2 months) https://m.do.co/c/5424d440c63a

2. Create a droplet and log in via ssh

I will be using the root user, but would suggest creating a new user

LitHaxor

How to configure HTTPS with Lets Encrypt, Nginx reverse proxy, Express and Node

1. Have a Node app ready for production.
2. Create an app.js file in your project directory:

const express = require('express');
const path = require('path');
const app = express();

// Allow dotfiles - this is required for verification by Lets Encrypt's certbot