send data to specific socket

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How can in send data to a specific connected socket in Node.js? I want to write a server that accepts incoming sockets, assigns them an id, and then when messages are sent from the other client, it is directed to that one. I guess you could say similar to a private message.

Also, is there a way to emit data EXCLUDING one socket?

like maybe a private message? – LordZardeck Jan 18 '12 at 22:20 — LordZardeck, Jan 18 '12 at 22:20

score 1 · Accepted Answer · edited May 23 '17 at 12:11

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There are similar questions on stackoverflow, here's an example:

Sending a message to a client via its socket.id

Quick version:

io.sockets.socket(id).emit('hello');

edited May 23 '17 at 12:11

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answered Jan 18 '12 at 22:21

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Thanks. I guess i just didn't know how to word it. The is my first day using node js and i can't hardly find anyithing to help beginners learn. – LordZardeck Jan 18 '12 at 22:32

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