# General

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## [Node Red Email Connection Timeout Error](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-email-connection-timeout-error/14029)

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**Author:** [@Rusty](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Rusty)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [18 July 2020 05:25 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-email-connection-timeout-error/14029 "2020-07-18T05:25:20Z")

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Hello, I've been unable to send any email with Node Red despite many tries and configurations. I consistently get the following message: msg : error "Error: Connection timeout" 8/5/2019, 1:54:37 PMnode: fb4c2fd0.94df…

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## [Best method or implementation for storage context between stop and start of node red?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/best-method-or-implementation-for-storage-context-between-stop-and-start-of-node-red/30264)

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**Author:** [@Nodi.Rubrum](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Nodi.Rubrum)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [18 July 2020 05:11 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/best-method-or-implementation-for-storage-context-between-stop-and-start-of-node-red/30264 "2020-07-18T05:11:20Z")

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Best method or implementation for storage context between stop and start of node red? Truth be told I have not dig into this as yet, which I usually research design goals before asking questions, but in this case, need …

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## [MQTT question in light of what has recently happened](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/mqtt-question-in-light-of-what-has-recently-happened/30187)

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**Author:** [@Trying\_to\_learn](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Trying_to_learn)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [17 July 2020 21:27 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/mqtt-question-in-light-of-what-has-recently-happened/30187 "2020-07-17T21:27:59Z")

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Ok, I was trying to update my RasPi to Buster and it failed. While doing it, the machine was off-line for any Node-Red stuff and that machine is also my MQTT broker. So, as I understand: The broker is the guy who sit…

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## [How to open nodered with DNS name](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-open-nodered-with-dns-name/30185)

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**Author:** [@pranavthakkar](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/pranavthakkar)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [17 July 2020 21:05 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-open-nodered-with-dns-name/30185 "2020-07-17T21:05:09Z")

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Hello, I want to open nodered Ui as www.mydnsname.com, So it's like mydnsname translate 192.168.0.1:1880. Can I open it in my local RPI server? Regards, Pranav

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## [Unit file nodered.service does not exist](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/unit-file-nodered-service-does-not-exist/30271)

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**Author:** [@mrSidX](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/mrSidX)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [17 July 2020 20:26 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/unit-file-nodered-service-does-not-exist/30271 "2020-07-17T20:26:46Z")

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I'm trying to deploy node-red automatically via ansible, I got everything up to the point I want with installing node-red via the script provided at https://nodered.org/docs/getting-started/raspberrypi But when I try t…

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## [Firebase Auth problem](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/firebase-auth-problem/30278)

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**Author:** [@sweetwater](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/sweetwater)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [17 July 2020 20:15 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/firebase-auth-problem/30278 "2020-07-17T20:15:57Z")

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Need some guidance here. We have a flow and writing and retriving data to a Firebase realtime database. the rules have been set initially to 'no securit' for testing and everything works fine. ( reading and writing t…

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## [Admin auth for deploy button](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/admin-auth-for-deploy-button/30162)

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**Author:** [@tanya](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/tanya)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [17 July 2020 18:56 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/admin-auth-for-deploy-button/30162 "2020-07-17T18:56:13Z")

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Hi, I would like to customize the deploy button as per our project. How can I modify deploy.js? Customized feature am looking for are: 1.To enable and disable deploy button as per our customized validations. 2.To give…

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## [Child\_process.exec \[deginner need help\]](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/child-process-exec-deginner-need-help/30265)

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**Author:** [@SuperNinja](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/SuperNinja)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [17 July 2020 17:26 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/child-process-exec-deginner-need-help/30265 "2020-07-17T17:26:15Z")

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Hi all, I would like to make a button in the dashboard to execute a script. This script updates Node-Red like this: bash \<(curl -sL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/node-red/linux-installers/master/deb/update-nodejs-a…

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## [Date management & debug message curious behavior?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/date-management-debug-message-curious-behavior/30263)

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**Author:** [@waquete](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/waquete)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [17 July 2020 13:08 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/date-management-debug-message-curious-behavior/30263 "2020-07-17T13:08:15Z")

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Hi there! I try to play with Date() inside a function block and found something curious...non blocking, but I would be happy to understand. I need a timestamp in millisecond style (a non formatted integer) so I can eas…

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## [What is a good way for sending messages between Node-Red and your smart phone also in case the smartphone is not connected to your LAN?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/what-is-a-good-way-for-sending-messages-between-node-red-and-your-smart-phone-also-in-case-the-smartphone-is-not-connected-to-your-lan/2470)

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**Author:** [@janvda](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/janvda)\
**Replies:** 22\
**Last updated:** [17 July 2020 13:00 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/what-is-a-good-way-for-sending-messages-between-node-red-and-your-smart-phone-also-in-case-the-smartphone-is-not-connected-to-your-lan/2470 "2020-07-17T13:00:15Z")

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What is a good way for sending messages between Node-Red and your smart phone also in case the smartphone is not connected to your LAN ? Extra requirements: Communication should be bi-directional. So it should also b…

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## [Middleware implementation and editor](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/middleware-implementation-and-editor/30248)

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**Author:** [@cris\_ramil](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/cris_ramil)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [17 July 2020 11:17 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/middleware-implementation-and-editor/30248 "2020-07-17T11:17:04Z")

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Hello guys can someone help me. I've tried embedding node-red in a js app but whenever I use my customized middleware to access the node-red editor I've been having problems on deploying changes. Why is that so!

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## [The colorization of ui\_table is kicking me in the head!](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/the-colorization-of-ui-table-is-kicking-me-in-the-head/29625)

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**Author:** [@Nodi.Rubrum](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Nodi.Rubrum)\
**Replies:** 19\
**Last updated:** [17 July 2020 10:18 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/the-colorization-of-ui-table-is-kicking-me-in-the-head/29625 "2020-07-17T10:18:33Z")

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I have a simple ui\_table node, populated the way I want, so far so good. Now I want to colorize an entire row text, say when a button is pressed, until the table updates again. For example press button, row text is tur…

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## [Sustainable Weather API](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/sustainable-weather-api/24095)

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**Author:** [@sallen135](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/sallen135)\
**Replies:** 53\
**Last updated:** [17 July 2020 10:17 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/sustainable-weather-api/24095 "2020-07-17T10:17:07Z")

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Hey everyone, so Dark Sky just got bought by Apple so my weather API will discontinue soon. This is happening not long after Wunderground got bought which is why I switched to Dark Sky in the first place. WTF. Is there…

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## [Node jsonSQL Issues](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-jsonsql-issues/30163)

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**Author:** [@eddythedog](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/eddythedog)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [17 July 2020 10:16 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-jsonsql-issues/30163 "2020-07-17T10:16:16Z")

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I am new to Node-Red so forgive me when I ask stupid questions etc. I have been trying to get the jsonSQL node to work but it seems that it is not great with large files - It works well with some small sample data but I…

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## [Ui builder buttons and graphics](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/ui-builder-buttons-and-graphics/30217)

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**Author:** [@lalo](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/lalo)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [17 July 2020 10:08 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/ui-builder-buttons-and-graphics/30217 "2020-07-17T10:08:04Z")

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Hi, I'm trying to create a dashbord with the ui builder node but I'm not sure how to conect my buttons and mqtt nodes with this. \[{"id":"ee74fcf7.7affc","type":"uibuilder","z":"1c449847.08bad8","name":"","topic":"","url…

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## [Slider value vs Slider display value](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/slider-value-vs-slider-display-value/30138)

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**Author:** [@Zodiac-69](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Zodiac-69)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [17 July 2020 10:04 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/slider-value-vs-slider-display-value/30138 "2020-07-17T10:04:35Z")

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Hi All I have a slider set to 0 to 1023 for PWM on a ESPEasy. I would like the slider value on the UI to show 0 to 15,000 but still send 0 to 1023 to the ESPEasy via mqtt. Any pointer will be appreciated. Z

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## [How do I \*invite\* someone into a conversation - and who wants to anyway?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-do-i-invite-someone-into-a-conversation-and-who-wants-to-anyway/30254)

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**Author:** [@Trying\_to\_learn](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Trying_to_learn)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [17 July 2020 09:25 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-do-i-invite-someone-into-a-conversation-and-who-wants-to-anyway/30254 "2020-07-17T09:25:51Z")

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I am having a long protracted talk with the other person in the thread titled: Value through switch permanently Yes, I really got off to a bad start and finally got the intention a long way into it. Shoulda/coulda don…

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## [Node-red-contrib-alexa-remote2 and node red not configuring](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-contrib-alexa-remote2-and-node-red-not-configuring/30239)

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**Author:** [@kenkoknz](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/kenkoknz)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [17 July 2020 07:54 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-contrib-alexa-remote2-and-node-red-not-configuring/30239 "2020-07-17T07:54:05Z")

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Hi, The node-red-contrib-alexa-remote2 is just about the only node out there at the moment to easily control alexa and meke alexa speak among other things. If anyone knows of alternative please share. This may (or may …

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## [Freeing external access using tools like easyPHP](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/freeing-external-access-using-tools-like-easyphp/27287)

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**Author:** [@Joaovitor](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Joaovitor)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [17 July 2020 00:42 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/freeing-external-access-using-tools-like-easyphp/27287 "2020-07-17T00:42:28Z")

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Well, has anyone tried to use a tool like easyPHP to free external access to the node-red dashboard? \` It's safe? really works?

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## [Automate Installation of Missing Node Types](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/automate-installation-of-missing-node-types/29755)

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**Author:** [@mrSidX](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/mrSidX)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [17 July 2020 00:39 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/automate-installation-of-missing-node-types/29755 "2020-07-17T00:39:23Z")

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I am setting up a "popup tent" server that will auto install node-red via a script and import a flow that will result in missing node types by default. I can install these manually via the 'Manage Palette', but I need …

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## [Manage Palette Node install error](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/manage-palette-node-install-error/30194)

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**Author:** [@reymat](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/reymat)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [16 July 2020 22:56 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/manage-palette-node-install-error/30194 "2020-07-16T22:56:12Z")

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Hi, I can't install modules from Manage Palette . When I check the Event Log, there seems to be an error with Python. Does anyone have any ideas? Thank you in advance for your help.

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## [Install ~/.node-red without running node-red](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/install-node-red-without-running-node-red/30232)

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**Author:** [@mrSidX](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/mrSidX)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [16 July 2020 22:51 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/install-node-red-without-running-node-red/30232 "2020-07-16T22:51:55Z")

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I have an AWS instance that is created via ansible provisioning, I am at a point where I need to have the .node-red folder in my default ubuntu user account. When I install node-red (using root) sudo npm install -g --u…

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## [Help with helping someone - splitting JSON objects](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/help-with-helping-someone-splitting-json-objects/30229)

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**Author:** [@Trying\_to\_learn](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Trying_to_learn)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [16 July 2020 22:09 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/help-with-helping-someone-splitting-json-objects/30229 "2020-07-16T22:09:51Z")

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I am helping someone and I am asking here for help. Not because I want the glory of being the one who did it but more to not confuse the person with a lot of people giving their thoughts. (No offence) I am not exactl…

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## [httpAdminMiddleware setting for authentication from parent website](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/httpadminmiddleware-setting-for-authentication-from-parent-website/30158)

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**Author:** [@ashish-y](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/ashish-y)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [16 July 2020 18:25 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/httpadminmiddleware-setting-for-authentication-from-parent-website/30158 "2020-07-16T18:25:21Z")

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Hi All, I have an instance of node red running on a digital ocean server. and I’m using iframe to embed it into a react website. Now the react website has auth0 integrated so I plan to use the token generated by auth0 (…

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## [Problems with the Arduino Node](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/problems-with-the-arduino-node/30133)

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**Author:** [@lalo](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/lalo)\
**Replies:** 15\
**Last updated:** [16 July 2020 19:49 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/problems-with-the-arduino-node/30133 "2020-07-16T19:49:15Z")

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Hi, I'm reading analog sensor with the Arduino Node, the which one that use firmware, so it reads really fast, I was trying to use the delay node but it seems that ignore the delay, and also I try to modify the firmware …

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## [Send file to Google Drive](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/send-file-to-google-drive/30134)

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**Author:** [@Colin](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Colin)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [16 July 2020 19:38 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/send-file-to-google-drive/30134 "2020-07-16T19:38:20Z")

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I am looking for a node that I can use to write a file to Google Drive. Searching in the flows library finds numerous google related nodes but so far I haven't found one that says it will do that. Does anyone know how …

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## [Help: Node red in docker swarm](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/help-node-red-in-docker-swarm/30204)

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**Author:** [@pmhaynes](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/pmhaynes)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [16 July 2020 19:21 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/help-node-red-in-docker-swarm/30204 "2020-07-16T19:21:12Z")

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I have searched the forum and not found what i am looking for apploigise if this has already been answered I have read the docker help pages provided by node red (not saying i completely understand everything) If you…

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## [Embedding the Node-RED interface into a multi-tenant web application](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/embedding-the-node-red-interface-into-a-multi-tenant-web-application/30227)

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**Author:** [@spectre](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/spectre)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [16 July 2020 19:12 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/embedding-the-node-red-interface-into-a-multi-tenant-web-application/30227 "2020-07-16T19:12:08Z")

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I've been looking for documentation revolving around embedding Node-RED into a multi-tenant web app, where RBAC is implemented. The use case is to allow for any of the authenticated clients to build their own workflows …

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## [Embedding problems](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/embedding-problems/30139)

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**Author:** [@cris\_ramil](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/cris_ramil)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [16 July 2020 18:36 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/embedding-problems/30139 "2020-07-16T18:36:53Z")

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Hello guys! Please help I've been trying to create an embedded node-red app but i cant access the dashboard. I've used this commands. I already can access the editor but i cant access my created dashboard and i don't wh…

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## [MQTT JS function output format](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/mqtt-js-function-output-format/30183)

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**Author:** [@pautorras](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/pautorras)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [16 July 2020 18:20 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/mqtt-js-function-output-format/30183 "2020-07-16T18:20:18Z")

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Hi, I'm communicating NR with an ESP8266 with MQTT. In dashboard, using a switch it works perfect. The switch output contains "on" or "off" and it works perfect. I would like to use an MQTT output, with the output of …

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