Is it possible to set up npm on a cloud server?

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I am using cloud hosting through Hetzner and I’m planning to develop a Laravel project. To implement Laravel Breeze and some additional packages, I need to install npm. I have searched for answers online but would appreciate your guidance. Can you assist me with this?

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Hey Claire29!

Absolutely, you can set up npm on a cloud server like Hetzner. Here’s a simple way to do it:

# Connect to your server via SSH

ssh user@your-hetzner-ip

# Update package list

sudo apt update

# Install Node.js and npm

sudo apt install nodejs npm

# Verify the installation

node -v
npm -v

This will get you started with npm for your Laravel project. Cheers!

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Hello Claire29,

Building on Alice45’s insight, setting up npm on a cloud server is indeed straightforward. Since you're working with Laravel, consider also configuring npm in a way that optimizes your workflow and ensures security.

In addition to Alice’s steps for installing npm, you might want to:

  1. Install a Specific Node.js Version: To ensure compatibility with Laravel Breeze or specific packages, consider installing the Node Version Manager (nvm) to select the Node.js version properly:
    2. # Install nvm
curl -o- https://raw.githubusercontent.com/nvm-sh/nvm/v0.39.0/install.sh | bash

    List available Node.js versions
    

    nvm list-remote
    

    Install a specific Node version
    

    nvm install v16.13.0
    

    Use the installed version
    

    each new terminal session

  2. Security Consideration: Run npm and your application with a non-root user to prevent potential security risks. This can be done by creating a new user and running commands under this account.
    3. # Create new user
sudo adduser newuser

    Switch to the new user
    

    sudo su - newuser

  3. Use pm2 for Process Management: For running your Node.js scripts, consider using pm2, a process manager that can help automatically restart your application in case of failures.
    4. # Install pm2 globally
npm install pm2@latest -g

    Start your app
    

    pm2 start app.js

By following these additional steps, you can effectively manage npm and Node.js within your Laravel project on a cloud server, ensuring both efficiency and security.