How I deploy node apps on Linux, 2016 edition

A short, practical guide.

Want to run your own servers? Here’s how to deploy your node app on a modern Linux setup.

Here’s what we get:

• A stable (LTS) version of node, installed properly
• A proper .service for your node app, with automated restarts, proper logging, and other good things.
• Your app accessible on port 443 and/or port 80, but running as a regular user.
• The ability to log in automatically using your SSH key, without needing a password.
• The ability to deploy from git automatically using deploy keys, without needing a password

How I deploy node apps on Linux has been updated for 2016 and moved to my current blog at CertSimple!