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## [Darken background behind notification window](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/darken-background-behind-notification-window/97452)

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**Author:** [@MKaiser96](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/MKaiser96)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [7 June 2025 09:39 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/darken-background-behind-notification-window/97452 "2025-06-07T09:39:18Z")

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Hello, is it possible to darken the background behind the notification window so that the notification window is better highlighted?

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## [What "addon" is it so you can put notes on nodes/groups/etc?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/what-addon-is-it-so-you-can-put-notes-on-nodes-groups-etc/97455)

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**Author:** [@Trying\_to\_learn](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Trying_to_learn)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [7 June 2025 08:28 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/what-addon-is-it-so-you-can-put-notes-on-nodes-groups-etc/97455 "2025-06-07T08:28:53Z")

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Sorry folks, just been through the ringer and come out somewhat worse for wear. I remember recently an addon mentioned which allows you to add notes to parts of the flow. A bit like the comments section of an open node…

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## [Subflow last edited dates?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/subflow-last-edited-dates/97456)

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**Author:** [@Trying\_to\_learn](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Trying_to_learn)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [7 June 2025 08:26 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/subflow-last-edited-dates/97456 "2025-06-07T08:26:25Z")

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Sorry folks.... I have a lot of subflows and I dropped the ball with what has happened recently. I tirelessly went through a machine (alas: indefinite article) to bring them all up to date. I've forgotten which one. S…

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## [Get Alerts if Node-RED is not running](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/get-alerts-if-node-red-is-not-running/97429)

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**Author:** [@smanjunath211](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/smanjunath211)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [6 June 2025 20:34 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/get-alerts-if-node-red-is-not-running/97429 "2025-06-06T20:34:49Z")

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What is the best and easy way (and free) to get automated alerts if the computer i am running node-red is for some reason offline ? I have set up the PC, to reboot automatically after a power failure and node red starts…

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## [Rich data visualization](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/rich-data-visualization/97436)

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**Author:** [@pedro\_uno](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/pedro_uno)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [6 June 2025 20:18 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/rich-data-visualization/97436 "2025-06-06T20:18:12Z")

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Hello I am a neophyte Node-Red user but I have already built a flow to act as an instrument interface. The flow runs on an embedded system with Arm A53 micro-controller and FPGA logic. I have been able to get sensor da…

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## [Best way to send a posh e-mail](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/best-way-to-send-a-posh-e-mail/97435)

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**Author:** [@acestu](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/acestu)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [6 June 2025 20:01 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/best-way-to-send-a-posh-e-mail/97435 "2025-06-06T20:01:16Z")

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Hi, I have just used change nodes to put my temperature values into global variables, and managed to get my smtp gmail account working ie sending emails, my goal really is to send an email with a coloured background a p…

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## [UIBUILDER - text boxes](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/uibuilder-text-boxes/97405)

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**Author:** [@Paul-Reed](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Paul-Reed)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [6 June 2025 17:38 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/uibuilder-text-boxes/97405 "2025-06-06T17:38:35Z")

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What would be the best approach to create text boxes similar to Dashboard 2's text boxes? I've looked at using the 'Text Box' template in the uib-element node but it creates it within it's own card, and appears better…

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## [Cron json as variables](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/cron-json-as-variables/97222)

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**Author:** [@Herbert](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Herbert)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [6 June 2025 16:43 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/cron-json-as-variables/97222 "2025-06-06T16:43:19Z")

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Hello I´m using some cron with fix values. I want to refer to two Dashboard object for both variables toGrid and toSolar to adjust these values easier. How is that possible? Cron field: {"toGrid":20.3,"toSolar":22.0}…

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## [New Dashboard Chat Widget](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/new-dashboard-chat-widget/97446)

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**Author:** [@joepavitt](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/joepavitt)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [6 June 2025 11:24 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/new-dashboard-chat-widget/97446 "2025-06-06T11:24:47Z")

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Hi All, wanted to make you aware of a new ui-chat widget we've published: node-red-dashboard-2-ui-chat (node) - Node-RED It outputs messages typed by the user, and displays messages passed in (via msg.payload) with o…

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## [How do I manually version control my Red-Node work in year 2025?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-do-i-manually-version-control-my-red-node-work-in-year-2025/97432)

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**Author:** [@pedro\_uno](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/pedro_uno)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [6 June 2025 10:47 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-do-i-manually-version-control-my-red-node-work-in-year-2025/97432 "2025-06-06T10:47:53Z")

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Hello, I want to know how to manually version control my Red-Node work. Can someone list the files that need to be version controlled to preserve a Node-Red flow? We use both git and svn for different parts of the dev…

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## [Node group in left column disappeared after I installed additional nodes](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-group-in-left-column-disappeared-after-i-installed-additional-nodes/97421)

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**Author:** [@nexusnet](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/nexusnet)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [6 June 2025 09:38 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-group-in-left-column-disappeared-after-i-installed-additional-nodes/97421 "2025-06-06T09:38:32Z")

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I'm working with Sequent Microsystems RasPi boards on an RPI4. OS, NR and everything else is up to date. I installed nodes for their 3 relays board yesterday, which showed up as expected in a group named Sequent Microsys…

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## [How can I run example flows provided as JSON snippets?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-can-i-run-example-flows-provided-as-json-snippets/97437)

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**Author:** [@pedro\_uno](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/pedro_uno)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [5 June 2025 22:45 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-can-i-run-example-flows-provided-as-json-snippets/97437 "2025-06-05T22:45:13Z")

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Hello, I have been reading forum posts and I see that answers often contain example flows as JSON snippets. It is a very attractive feature of Node-Red that flows can be shared as clear text but what is the best way to…

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## [Write a monthly temperatures File](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/write-a-monthly-temperatures-file/97308)

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**Author:** [@acestu](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/acestu)\
**Replies:** 25\
**Last updated:** [5 June 2025 10:44 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/write-a-monthly-temperatures-file/97308 "2025-06-05T10:44:52Z")

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Hi, I have several temperature sensors sending data to gauges on a dashboard, the data is put into a variable in a function node, what i want to do is write a file automatically at the right time of the month with all th…

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## [Sudden severe failure of entire flow on machine](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/sudden-severe-failure-of-entire-flow-on-machine/97428)

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**Author:** [@Trying\_to\_learn](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Trying_to_learn)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [5 June 2025 09:49 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/sudden-severe-failure-of-entire-flow-on-machine/97428 "2025-06-05T09:49:49Z")

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Hey folks. Bad new where I am: One of my machines now won't run the old NR flow it did a couple of days ago. Situation - bigger picture: RasPi 3B+ running Buster. It is my NTP server, MQTT broker and a WAP. Weirdly,…

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## [Enable users to define which node types can be selected when TypedInput's type is node](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/enable-users-to-define-which-node-types-can-be-selected-when-typedinputs-type-is-node/97413)

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**Author:** [@AllanOricil](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/AllanOricil)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [4 June 2025 16:52 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/enable-users-to-define-which-node-types-can-be-selected-when-typedinputs-type-is-node/97413 "2025-06-04T16:52:57Z")

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I have a use case where it is necessary to limit the node types that can be selected when TypedInput's type is node. To enable this, my proposal is to include of a new filter prop to typedInput that will be used to preve…

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## [Only write to MQTT when value is changed to current value](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/only-write-to-mqtt-when-value-is-changed-to-current-value/97371)

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**Author:** [@node\_red2025](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/node_red2025)\
**Replies:** 14\
**Last updated:** [4 June 2025 15:17 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/only-write-to-mqtt-when-value-is-changed-to-current-value/97371 "2025-06-04T15:17:39Z")

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I have a two scripts which do calculates and then output to a single MQTT topic. Now externally the controlled machines reload their config also when the MQTT topic is unchanged, just the edit is in itself enough to rel…

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## [MS365 Send email](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/ms365-send-email/97291)

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**Author:** [@keyooo2](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/keyooo2)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [4 June 2025 14:52 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/ms365-send-email/97291 "2025-06-04T14:52:27Z")

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Hello, What do I need to do on the corporate admin365 side to be able to send emails from a distribution box or emial with a password from server smtp.office365.com "Error: Invalid login: 535 5.7.139 Authentication uns…

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## [Locally stored image for UI Page icon](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/locally-stored-image-for-ui-page-icon/97408)

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**Author:** [@amhaziq](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/amhaziq)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [4 June 2025 11:19 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/locally-stored-image-for-ui-page-icon/97408 "2025-06-04T11:19:16Z")

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I already have an icon saved in /data/static folder and able to open in browser. What should i type at UI Page icon setting to use stored image?

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## [Issue Installing Palette in FlowFuse](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/issue-installing-palette-in-flowfuse/97376)

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**Author:** [@dipankar](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/dipankar)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [4 June 2025 10:31 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/issue-installing-palette-in-flowfuse/97376 "2025-06-04T10:31:22Z")

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I have installed FlowFuse version 2.17.0 self-hosted community edition on a Docker Platform. The application is running perfectly, however I faced some error while trying to install palettes for example ' node-red-dashbo…

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## [Using ILI9341 LCD screen](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/using-ili9341-lcd-screen/97404)

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**Author:** [@kozzen](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/kozzen)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [3 June 2025 21:19 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/using-ili9341-lcd-screen/97404 "2025-06-03T21:19:01Z")

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I'm using node red ( raspberry pi) to read temperature and control some relais. i want to go a step further and add a lcd touchscreen ILI9341 to see this values. I never used a touchscreen before and i can't find a good…

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## [Dashboard 1 Time & Date in menu bar?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/dashboard-1-time-date-in-menu-bar/97406)

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**Author:** [@acestu](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/acestu)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [3 June 2025 20:37 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/dashboard-1-time-date-in-menu-bar/97406 "2025-06-03T20:37:12Z")

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Hi, Is it possible to have the date & time displayed on the top menu bar of Dashboard 1, I am sure I have done this a while back but no searches are helping me. Thanks Stuart

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## [@totallyinformation/web-components: v1.2.0 release 2025-06-01](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/totallyinformation-web-components-v1-2-0-release-2025-06-01/97342)

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**Author:** [@TotallyInformation](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/TotallyInformation)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [1 June 2025 19:00 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/totallyinformation-web-components-v1-2-0-release-2025-06-01/97342 "2025-06-01T19:00:32Z")

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Please note that I will continue to add to this thread with new releases. Please check the title and the end of the thread to see the updates. Hi all, I am pleased to announce the arrival of the first full release of m…

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## [Transitioning to ESM from CommonJS - requires at least Node.js v20](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/transitioning-to-esm-from-commonjs-requires-at-least-node-js-v20/97400)

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**Author:** [@TotallyInformation](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/TotallyInformation)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [3 June 2025 18:18 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/transitioning-to-esm-from-commonjs-requires-at-least-node-js-v20/97400 "2025-06-03T18:18:08Z")

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I was just catching up on the status of Node.js ESM/CJS compatibility. I now see that the the integration has been back-ported all the way to Node.js v20 - but not v18. And also v18 is already end of life. So are the…

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## [How to set a background image in Node-RED Dashboard 2.0?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-set-a-background-image-in-node-red-dashboard-2-0/97397)

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**Author:** [@jussie](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/jussie)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [3 June 2025 14:21 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-set-a-background-image-in-node-red-dashboard-2-0/97397 "2025-06-03T14:21:05Z")

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Hi everyone, I’m using Node-RED Dashboard 2.0, and I’d like to set a background image for my dashboard (either a local image or something from the internet). I’ve tried a few things using CSS in a ui-template node and …

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## [Change sidebar navigation drawer width](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/change-sidebar-navigation-drawer-width/97395)

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**Author:** [@amhaziq](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/amhaziq)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [3 June 2025 10:48 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/change-sidebar-navigation-drawer-width/97395 "2025-06-03T10:48:26Z")

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I can change sidebar width using below code .v-navigation-drawer { width: 60px !important; } But width also affect sidebar expanded width. I want to change the width of navigation drawer during collapsed only.

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## [How to set dynamic environment value to amqp-out node?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-set-dynamic-environment-value-to-amqp-out-node/97390)

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**Author:** [@Lin-Pyae](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Lin-Pyae)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [3 June 2025 07:51 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-set-dynamic-environment-value-to-amqp-out-node/97390 "2025-06-03T07:51:23Z")

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I have amqp-out node which has static value for now. But I want to set those values into dynamic values by getting values from global context. Those Host, Port and Vhost fields only accept string value in that node. So,…

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## [Write nodes using Typescript + Vue 3 + JSON Schemas for runtime validations](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/write-nodes-using-typescript-vue-3-json-schemas-for-runtime-validations/97151)

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**Author:** [@AllanOricil](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/AllanOricil)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [2 June 2025 23:20 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/write-nodes-using-typescript-vue-3-json-schemas-for-runtime-validations/97151 "2025-06-02T23:20:30Z")

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The goal of this framework is to modernize the creation of nodes, while also improving their maintainability and lifespan. It will be part of the nrg-cli v3. THE AGE OF NON MINIFIED SINGLE FILE NODES AND JQUERY IS IN THE…

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## [Dashboard 2.0 chart internet requirement](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/dashboard-2-0-chart-internet-requirement/97369)

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**Author:** [@Harvs](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Harvs)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [2 June 2025 21:37 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/dashboard-2-0-chart-internet-requirement/97369 "2025-06-02T21:37:58Z")

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Sorry if this is something documented or there's already posts about it, but my googling hasn't dug anything up. I'm putting together a project that the server only has internet access some of the time (it's a RPi in an…

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## [Influxdb Install error!](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/influxdb-install-error/97377)

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**Author:** [@acestu](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/acestu)\
**Replies:** 15\
**Last updated:** [2 June 2025 20:38 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/influxdb-install-error/97377 "2025-06-02T20:38:28Z")

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Hi, I thought I would have a go at installing Influxdb this weekend but it will not install giving the error: : Unsupported system page size I believe it is something to do with how memory is allocated to a page, is t…

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## [Where to start with login?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/where-to-start-with-login/97358)

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**Author:** [@ath0rus](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/ath0rus)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [2 June 2025 19:25 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/where-to-start-with-login/97358 "2025-06-02T19:25:09Z")

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Hi, I’m building a Dashboard (FlowFuse dashboard 2.0) to control my game servers and a few other things. At some point soon, I want to make parts of it accessible over the internet (to friends), so I’ll be looking into …

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