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I begun with nodejs and express framework.

In localhost its ok i can run my app, but i would like to know how can i use it in my website that host in godaddy server.

I use to execute just php but nodejs i don't know how can i do that.

In local, I write in command line:

node app.js

or 

npm start

with package.json, but in Godaddy I can't use commandline to start the app.

admdrew
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shmoolki
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    It seems that you are using shared hosting. Please see this answer for an explanation as to why this can't be done http://stackoverflow.com/questions/17529613/why-node-js-cant-run-on-shared-hosting –  Dec 02 '14 at 16:31
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    This question would be better suited for webmasters or serverfault, depending on whether it is in a professional context or not. – ssube Dec 02 '14 at 16:31
  • I got node working with godaddy shared hosting cpanel by using ssh. I downloaded the binaries from ssh and extracted it and I was able to test the version and use npm start. – zachdyer Jun 05 '15 at 18:00
  • Should we re-open this? Accepted answer and overall answers are trapped in the past and not true anymore. – Frederik.L Mar 17 '17 at 01:11
  • You can add a new answer. Thanks @Frederik.L – shmoolki Mar 18 '17 at 19:27

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Our shared hosting does not have node support. Right now your best bet is to get a virtual dedicated server but in the near future we'll have some additional options that will be priced closer to the Shared price point but with Node support. Hope this helps!

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GoDaddy doesn't support Node as far as I know, the server has to have Node installed for your command to run. Consider Heroku or NodeJitsu if you want Node hosting. Plus, they're free at a first tier and a much better product in my experience than GoDaddy.

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    Godaddy bought NodeJitsu in Feb 15. –  Mar 31 '15 at 21:21
  • try amazon mate it has a great support of nodejs. – codebased May 12 '15 at 01:38
  • yeah no longer accurate. – Nash Worth Dec 07 '16 at 18:19
  • Too bad this question is closed. ANSWER - GoDaddy now has great support for hosting NodeJS - look for the 'Cloud Server'. Here is a link to details: https://www.godaddy.com/pro/cloud-servers and https://www.godaddy.com/pro/one-click-installation/node-js . The reason I love it is the cheapest hosting option. – Nash Worth Dec 07 '16 at 18:22
  • How can you say it's the cheapest option when there are free tier plans available elsewhere that are not capped at 30days? – Paul Apr 17 '17 at 16:03