Managed application service
Configure the application entry point and runtime as a managed service instead of maintaining an ad hoc background process.
Node.js hosting
Deploy Node.js applications without giving up control of the server
Run managed Node.js workloads behind Nginx while Core Panel handles the surrounding hosting operations: domains, SSL, DNS, databases, monitoring, and access.
Reviewed by Shakeel Ahmed, Lead Architect on
Who this is for
Designed for developers and agencies deploying APIs, web applications, internal services, and server-rendered JavaScript projects.
Nginx reverse proxy
Expose the application through a managed website configuration with domains and TLS termination.
Operational visibility
Review server health, resource use, logs, and service state from the same control panel.
Database choices
Provision scoped MySQL, MariaDB, or PostgreSQL databases and users for each application.
Concrete deployment example
Node.js API deployment
A team can deploy an API as a managed Node.js website, place it behind Nginx, attach a domain and certificate, and connect a scoped PostgreSQL user.
- Define the entry point and production start behavior.
- Verify environment variables, writable paths, logs, and restart behavior.
- Test WebSockets, queues, scheduled work, and native dependencies separately when used.
A safer rollout
Test the complete workflow
Use a non-production server first. Confirm application requirements, resource capacity, security controls, and recovery before changing live traffic.
- 1Create a Node.js website and configure its application entry point.
- 2Attach domains and issue SSL after DNS validation.
- 3Verify logs, service health, database access, and recovery before production cutover.
Installation requirements and supported operating systems
Start with a fresh Linux server and root or sudo access. Ubuntu 22.04 LTS is strongly recommended. Supported architectures: AMD64 and ARM64.
- Ubuntu 22.04 LTS, 24.04 LTS, and 26.04 LTS
- Debian 12 and 13
- AlmaLinux 9 and 10
- Rocky Linux 9 and 10
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9 and 10
- Fedora Server 43 and 44
Size CPU, memory, disk, and network capacity for your applications and enabled services. Runtime versions and extensions depend on the operating system and architecture. Core Panel runs on Linux; Windows hosting stacks require a separate compatibility and migration assessment.
Use the official installer on the destination server, keep the terminal open until it finishes, and store the generated sign-in credentials securely. Check domains, application dependencies, backups, and recovery before moving live traffic.
Limitations to verify
Know what remains workload-specific
Core Panel does not install or validate every npm dependency, replace application observability, or design horizontal scaling. Confirm the required Node.js version, build process, persistent storage, background workers, and deployment strategy during the trial.
Frequently asked questions
Does Core Panel replace my Node.js framework?
No. Your application still uses its own framework and package dependencies; Core Panel manages the hosting and server operations around it.
Can I run Node.js and PHP on the same server?
Yes. Static, PHP, Node.js, and Python websites can operate as separate managed workloads on the same compatible server.
Should I test my application before migration?
Yes. Runtime versions, native dependencies, environment variables, storage, and background work should all be validated on a non-production server first.
Complete hosting control for A$9 per server
The Enterprise plan includes the complete feature set and a 14-day trial with no credit card required.
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