# General

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## [HTTP Post template to receive JSON payload](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/http-post-template-to-receive-json-payload/55963)

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**Author:** [@thejollypop](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/thejollypop)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [1 January 2022 21:57 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/http-post-template-to-receive-json-payload/55963 "2022-01-01T21:57:42Z")

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Hi all, my flow parses textual data using a template and GET method, however I am unable to post the result programmatically as a JSON. I want it to be generic and simple, without using scope.send or the 'form' method -…

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## [Telegram receive channel messages](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/telegram-receive-channel-messages/55928)

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**Author:** [@Ferryb](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Ferryb)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [1 January 2022 19:17 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/telegram-receive-channel-messages/55928 "2022-01-01T19:17:49Z")

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I'm trying to read a telegram channel but I can't get it to work. I can read my bot but not a channel linked to this bot. Anyone have an idea if this is possible?

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## [Home Assistant dimmer slider integration](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/home-assistant-dimmer-slider-integration/55925)

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**Author:** [@Markusbj](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Markusbj)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [1 January 2022 16:40 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/home-assistant-dimmer-slider-integration/55925 "2022-01-01T16:40:27Z")

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Hi I woud like to create and integrate dimmer slider switch from Node-Red to Home Assistant, lika switcher integration. How can i create a dimmer switch? I have installed a HASC dimmer but I dont have a entity in HA li…

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## [Node-red-contrib-influxdb specifying parameters in a function node](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-contrib-influxdb-specifying-parameters-in-a-function-node/55934)

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**Author:** [@Bodad](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Bodad)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [1 January 2022 15:30 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-contrib-influxdb-specifying-parameters-in-a-function-node/55934 "2022-01-01T15:30:25Z")

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Hi, I'm using node-Red (V2.0.3) to write to an Influx server (1.8.10) with two databases using this contrib. Writing the data is going Ok but I'm being stumped by writing a node-Red function to query the timestamp of th…

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## [Mutiple http request issue](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/mutiple-http-request-issue/55955)

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**Author:** [@dineshaj](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/dineshaj)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [1 January 2022 12:54 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/mutiple-http-request-issue/55955 "2022-01-01T12:54:07Z")

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Hi i have a basic auth username and password in JSON as follows (close to 100). { { "username": "user1", "password": "pass1" }, { "username": "user2", "pa…

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## [Node-red-contrib-p1reader error](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-contrib-p1reader-error/55650)

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**Author:** [@old-grumpy](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/old-grumpy)\
**Replies:** 18\
**Last updated:** [1 January 2022 12:05 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-contrib-p1reader-error/55650 "2022-01-01T12:05:24Z")

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node-red-contrib-p1reader installed and worked got data to debug node. Now it give this error and i have no idea how to solve. Reinstall the node,rebooted the pi.Only thing i dit not is turn the pi off as is remote and…

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## [Notify Message Call Service Problem](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/notify-message-call-service-problem/55940)

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**Author:** [@erausch](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/erausch)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [1 January 2022 07:02 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/notify-message-call-service-problem/55940 "2022-01-01T07:02:07Z")

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Hi All, I have a flow that will notify any family member that enters our home, via Alexa, who is currently away, and who is also home. (Credit to Tom Schneider for creating the original flow Let Alexa welcome you home )…

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## [Can't Connect to local IP](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/cant-connect-to-local-ip/55909)

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**Author:** [@diogoqwe](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/diogoqwe)\
**Replies:** 23\
**Last updated:** [31 December 2021 20:32 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/cant-connect-to-local-ip/55909 "2021-12-31T20:32:00Z")

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Basically when i start node red on ubuntu 20.04(virtual machine) it starts and to use it i need to pick my windows local ip address to enter in node red. But it doesnt work. The page doesnt load.

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## [Node-red-contrib-drawsvg when using Docker (IOTstack)](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-contrib-drawsvg-when-using-docker-iotstack/55450)

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**Author:** [@bogi](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/bogi)\
**Replies:** 19\
**Last updated:** [31 December 2021 23:45 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-contrib-drawsvg-when-using-docker-iotstack/55450 "2021-12-31T23:45:26Z")

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Guys, I love IOTstack idea on RB Pi4 with Node-RED and so on. By studying this wonderful forum i found fantastic tools I'd love to use in my system. One of the most wanted is the ability to make my own layouts, photos, …

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## [Project authentication failure - The thing I never remember when things stop working](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/project-authentication-failure-the-thing-i-never-remember-when-things-stop-working/55938)

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**Author:** [@Mrb32](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Mrb32)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [31 December 2021 18:51 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/project-authentication-failure-the-thing-i-never-remember-when-things-stop-working/55938 "2021-12-31T18:51:45Z")

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Ever since GitHub changed their authentication, I always get stuck on this for some reason... I set SSH encryption up, and use a GitHub personal access token, nothing particularly exotic. I use a Mac and save my GitHub…

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## [Light / packing NodeRed](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/light-packing-nodered/55912)

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**Author:** [@thalesmaoa](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/thalesmaoa)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [31 December 2021 19:17 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/light-packing-nodered/55912 "2021-12-31T19:17:29Z")

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Hi there, I've been using NodeRed for almost everything now. Since I have a server running, I send almost everything to it and deploy. Fast curve of development. Mainly with sensors and IoT. However, I'm facing a peculi…

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## [How to get the date for the last Monday from today?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-get-the-date-for-the-last-monday-from-today/55857)

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**Author:** [@Romprod](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Romprod)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [31 December 2021 17:28 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-get-the-date-for-the-last-monday-from-today/55857 "2021-12-31T17:28:15Z")

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Hey guys, I'm looking for an automated way to get the date for the previous Monday from 'today' So for example if I check now it would return 27-12-2021 and if I run it in 7 days time it would be 03-12-2021 etc etc Is…

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## [Override dashboard-chart hover over graph?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/override-dashboard-chart-hover-over-graph/55929)

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**Author:** [@Damorck](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Damorck)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [31 December 2021 15:02 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/override-dashboard-chart-hover-over-graph/55929 "2021-12-31T15:02:31Z")

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When hovering over my graph the text box is too small. How to overide this? My example:

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## [Need help to setup Play sound node](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/need-help-to-setup-play-sound-node/55004)

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**Author:** [@funhall](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/funhall)\
**Replies:** 21\
**Last updated:** [31 December 2021 14:18 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/need-help-to-setup-play-sound-node/55004 "2021-12-31T14:18:39Z")

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I like to use play sound node but dont understand how to fill out the player options and the Audio options. I have 2 setup- one with sound thru the HDMI and one on usb sound card. I really hope someone can help me. th…

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## [Timezone setting for Node Red on Home Assistant OS](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/timezone-setting-for-node-red-on-home-assistant-os/55923)

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**Author:** [@thanhtam23](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/thanhtam23)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [31 December 2021 13:38 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/timezone-setting-for-node-red-on-home-assistant-os/55923 "2021-12-31T13:38:32Z")

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Hi, I'm new to Node Red but found it's very helpful to setup my home automation flow. I have setup time range to turn on my light during night time only but somehow the return timing look incorrect. My other steps are…

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## [Help to know telegram chat ID](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/help-to-know-telegram-chat-id/55918)

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**Author:** [@dlorenzo](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/dlorenzo)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [31 December 2021 13:02 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/help-to-know-telegram-chat-id/55918 "2021-12-31T13:02:34Z")

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Hi friends. I'm using NR v 2.1.3 with node-red-contrib-telegrambot, and need to know the chat ID of the group I'm using with NR. Two weeks ago I found a way using "telegram receiver" node. I just need to post something…

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## [Problem with node-red-contrib-buffer-parser after upgrading node-RED](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/problem-with-node-red-contrib-buffer-parser-after-upgrading-node-red/55907)

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**Author:** [@sad\_cyrano](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/sad_cyrano)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [31 December 2021 12:02 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/problem-with-node-red-contrib-buffer-parser-after-upgrading-node-red/55907 "2021-12-31T12:02:17Z")

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I work with the really ingenious buffer-parser-node but after changing Node-RED to version 2.1.4 I get a strange error. I have tried it on several platforms (Raspberry Pi and Windows PC) but the result is always the same…

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## [Canceling payload for a period of time after a state change](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/canceling-payload-for-a-period-of-time-after-a-state-change/55911)

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**Author:** [@Rockyca](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Rockyca)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [31 December 2021 10:38 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/canceling-payload-for-a-period-of-time-after-a-state-change/55911 "2021-12-31T10:38:48Z")

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I am trying to cancel payload for a period of time after a state change. Automation is as follows: If motion is detected at my front door then send a notification to my phone. if the front door has been opened, cancel…

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## [Value from nested array](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/value-from-nested-array/55922)

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**Author:** [@dineshaj](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/dineshaj)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [31 December 2021 10:21 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/value-from-nested-array/55922 "2021-12-31T10:21:51Z")

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I have an array returning from HTTP request { "status": "success", "message": \[ { "Account": { "company\_name": "ABC1", "api\_token": "abc1", …

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## [Enable/Disable multiple node selection](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/enable-disable-multiple-node-selection/55919)

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**Author:** [@cymplecy](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/cymplecy)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [31 December 2021 09:42 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/enable-disable-multiple-node-selection/55919 "2021-12-31T09:42:15Z")

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Is it possible to disable/enable a multiple selection of nodes?

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## [Dynamic max for ui dashboard slider node](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/dynamic-max-for-ui-dashboard-slider-node/17017)

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**Author:** [@Rtholl](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Rtholl)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [31 December 2021 07:12 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/dynamic-max-for-ui-dashboard-slider-node/17017 "2021-12-31T07:12:21Z")

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Hey guys, Is there a way to feed the ui dashboard slider node an integer for the maximum value? My idea is to take the length of an array and feed this as the maximum of the slider node. Something like: "msg.ui\_slider.…

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## [Node-red-contrib-google-smarthome User verification feature](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-contrib-google-smarthome-user-verification-feature/55355)

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**Author:** [@Paul-Reed](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Paul-Reed)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [30 December 2021 20:39 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-contrib-google-smarthome-user-verification-feature/55355 "2021-12-30T20:39:01Z")

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Just trying a new & useful feature that will shortly be added to node-red-contrib-google-smarthome - user verification. It is very easy to set up and works on all of the devices listed in the 'device' node, and has two …

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## [\[uibuilderfe:socket-disconnect\] Reason: transport close when receiving json from node-red](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/uibuilderfe-socket-disconnect-reason-transport-close-when-receiving-json-from-node-red/52288)

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**Author:** [@fangfang94](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/fangfang94)\
**Replies:** 19\
**Last updated:** [30 December 2021 17:56 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/uibuilderfe-socket-disconnect-reason-transport-close-when-receiving-json-from-node-red/52288 "2021-12-30T17:56:46Z")

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Currently I am using post to upload a excel file , and I will use ajax to get this response. and the next step is reading the excel header into a smart-select such as After select the table heading, and I will ge…

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## [Connexion API with credentials / bearer token](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/connexion-api-with-credentials-bearer-token/54827)

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**Author:** [@Alexandre1987](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Alexandre1987)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [30 December 2021 17:44 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/connexion-api-with-credentials-bearer-token/54827 "2021-12-30T17:44:26Z")

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I'm trying to create a client API connection flow. The information I have to create this feed is: -the root of the API: http s://mywebsite.com/ -user: "usertest" -password: "mypassword" -my endpoint for authentificat…

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## [How to handle NR server in different timezone?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-handle-nr-server-in-different-timezone/55828)

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**Author:** [@avienna](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/avienna)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [30 December 2021 16:47 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-handle-nr-server-in-different-timezone/55828 "2021-12-30T16:47:14Z")

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Hi all. I am one week into learning node-red, and I have got some problems with handling different timezones. I tried hard to find a solution for my problem online, but I coudn't. I am running node-red on a raspberry …

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## [NodeRed MQTT bridge?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/nodered-mqtt-bridge/55308)

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**Author:** [@dclear](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/dclear)\
**Replies:** 23\
**Last updated:** [30 December 2021 16:35 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/nodered-mqtt-bridge/55308 "2021-12-30T16:35:33Z")

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Does anyone know of a flow to do this? I can't do it in Mosquitto (via the broker itself) unfortunately as there's some bug which means the bridge keeps disconnecting. I wondered if it could be done easily in Node Red? …

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## [Storage for MQTT](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/storage-for-mqtt/55277)

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**Author:** [@sayod](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/sayod)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [29 December 2021 13:10 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/storage-for-mqtt/55277 "2021-12-29T13:10:05Z")

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Hello guys i want to make a storage for my mqtt, the plan is to save messages from topic to a database. (i'm new to this, so if you could show what kind of setup i need, like a screenshot, i would appreciate it) This i…

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## [Multiple communication interfaces on Node-red](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/multiple-communication-interfaces-on-node-red/55877)

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**Author:** [@rohitgdt](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/rohitgdt)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [30 December 2021 16:08 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/multiple-communication-interfaces-on-node-red/55877 "2021-12-30T16:08:39Z")

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Hello everyone, I'm trying to set up my Raspberry Pi to read data from a PLC over Modbus TCP and sending this data over to cloud using MQTT. Now, I'm able to read the data from PLC and send the same to the cloud using M…

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## [If I have a message is there a way to find out "who" sent it?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/if-i-have-a-message-is-there-a-way-to-find-out-who-sent-it/55690)

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**Author:** [@Trying\_to\_learn](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Trying_to_learn)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [30 December 2021 14:37 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/if-i-have-a-message-is-there-a-way-to-find-out-who-sent-it/55690 "2021-12-30T14:37:22Z")

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(Oops, I have not captured all the message here, but as an example) Is there a way to know anything more about from where this message came?

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## [MQTT reconnection failure to Flespi.io](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/mqtt-reconnection-failure-to-flespi-io/55768)

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**Author:** [@Barbudor](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Barbudor)\
**Replies:** 18\
**Last updated:** [30 December 2021 14:11 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/mqtt-reconnection-failure-to-flespi-io/55768 "2021-12-30T14:11:34Z")

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Hi I've been using node-red with mosquitto for more than a year without any problems. Recently, for a site where I can't have a local server, I started using Flespi.io cloud-based MQTT broker. Everything works fine ex…

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