Node.js apps run as a long-lived process, so plain shared hosting rarely fits — you need a VPS where you can run Node, keep it alive with PM2 and set up a reverse proxy. Here's what that takes.
Node.js apps run as a long-lived process, so plain shared hosting rarely fits — you need a VPS where you can run Node, keep it alive with PM2 and set up a reverse proxy. Here's what that takes.
For Node.js take a Linux VPS: install the current LTS Node version (via nvm), a PM2 process manager for autostart and restarts, and put Nginx in front as a reverse proxy on 80/443. For real-time (WebSocket) you need a stable connection and enough RAM. If you need a database, run PostgreSQL or MongoDB alongside. Shared hosting for Node.js is a rare exception; by default it's a VPS.
Bottom line: for most projects in Ukraine the ideal VPS means NVMe storage, 99.9%+ uptime, a convenient panel and support in your language. Start with the ranking leaders above and compare them side by side.
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Frequently asked questions
Rarely — most shared hosts don't let you keep a long-lived Node process. By default Node.js goes on a VPS with root access.
Install the LTS Node version (via nvm), run the app under PM2 for autostart and restarts, and configure Nginx as a reverse proxy on ports 80/443.
Use the current LTS (even major versions) — it gets security updates the longest. The nvm manager lets you switch versions quickly.
You usually run PostgreSQL, MySQL or MongoDB on the same VPS. That needs enough RAM and an NVMe disk.
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