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## [Authentication with GIT](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/authentication-with-git/70454)

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**Author:** [@Pinky](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Pinky)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [14 November 2022 17:32 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/authentication-with-git/70454 "2022-11-14T17:32:49Z")

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Hello everybody, I found alot of topics like this but still can't figure out where my exact Problem is. I already had git set up and running fine but for a while now pushing to my repo is not possible anymore. The Cred…

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## [How to set dynamic filepath of database in sqlite node?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-set-dynamic-filepath-of-database-in-sqlite-node/70593)

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**Author:** [@Josh](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Josh)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [14 November 2022 17:22 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-set-dynamic-filepath-of-database-in-sqlite-node/70593 "2022-11-14T17:22:16Z")

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Hi forum, I am looking for a way to set the file path of database in node-red-node-sqlite node something like via a msg parameter or set via a global context from settings.js. Is this feature supported in sqlite node? …

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## [PLC -\> Buffer -\> TCP Connection w/ Laptop -\>Buffer Parser -\> CSV](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/plc-buffer-tcp-connection-w-laptop-buffer-parser-csv/70585)

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**Author:** [@DashAway](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/DashAway)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [14 November 2022 16:08 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/plc-buffer-tcp-connection-w-laptop-buffer-parser-csv/70585 "2022-11-14T16:08:22Z")

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We are working on creating a csv file from flow sensor data for a project. The flow sensor data will be coming from a s7 PLC (we have the node for that set up). I then plan to turn that data into a buffer and use a TCP c…

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## [AT Commands how to check and respond on return messages from modem](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/at-commands-how-to-check-and-respond-on-return-messages-from-modem/70569)

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**Author:** [@SplitSecComp](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/SplitSecComp)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [14 November 2022 16:03 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/at-commands-how-to-check-and-respond-on-return-messages-from-modem/70569 "2022-11-14T16:03:01Z")

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I have a SIM7000E hat connected to my Raspberry. I want to connect the Raspberry to the internet using the SIM7000E hat. I have manged to get everything working and get responses from the modem when i send the AT comman…

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## [Set value alexa crackable](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/set-value-alexa-crackable/69822)

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**Author:** [@Giacomo23](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Giacomo23)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [14 November 2022 15:14 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/set-value-alexa-crackable/69822 "2022-11-14T15:14:39Z")

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Hi everyone, I want to set the values such as ip, port, cookie etc .. through a block "edit change node" thanks to all.

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## [Integration With BMS Schneider](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/integration-with-bms-schneider/69675)

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**Author:** [@Tariqelbalky](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Tariqelbalky)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [14 November 2022 15:10 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/integration-with-bms-schneider/69675 "2022-11-14T15:10:52Z")

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Hello Everybody, I new in Node-red and I had a BMS Schneider ( EcoStruxure) it's controller part number: (AS-P SmartX control) it is a Automation server with tcp/ip protocol and http protocol. I want to send orders f…

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## [Switch Node | Beginner Question](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/switch-node-beginner-question/70573)

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**Author:** [@dokwon](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/dokwon)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [14 November 2022 14:34 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/switch-node-beginner-question/70573 "2022-11-14T14:34:34Z")

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Hey guys, starting to learn Node-RED and hence running into some 'beginner-friendly' questions :smiley: screenshot 1 screenshot 2 The screenshots are taken from a switch node that I have attached to an 'mqtt in' …

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## [Xml node string to boolean conversion](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/xml-node-string-to-boolean-conversion/70590)

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**Author:** [@psmtvdw](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/psmtvdw)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [14 November 2022 14:26 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/xml-node-string-to-boolean-conversion/70590 "2022-11-14T14:26:49Z")

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Hi, I am using the XML node to convert an XML formatted string to js object. How can I convert an element value formatted as string ("true", "false") to a boolean datatype in the js object? in the xml2js docs there se…

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## [Connection from 2 ethernet card](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/connection-from-2-ethernet-card/70312)

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**Author:** [@ketpa](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/ketpa)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [14 November 2022 14:26 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/connection-from-2-ethernet-card/70312 "2022-11-14T14:26:24Z")

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I have 2 ethernet card 1: eno1 IP1: 192.168.0.30 IP2: 10.0.1.30/local network 2: eno2 IP1: 192.168.1.2 and IP2: 192.168.0.252 gateway 192.168.1.1 (internet) I read devices from eno1. How to read devices from eno2 192…

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## [Create function node to send msg.payload.variableValue from existing msg.payload](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/create-function-node-to-send-msg-payload-variablevalue-from-existing-msg-payload/70210)

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**Author:** [@faulehenne](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/faulehenne)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [14 November 2022 12:01 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/create-function-node-to-send-msg-payload-variablevalue-from-existing-msg-payload/70210 "2022-11-14T12:01:06Z")

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Hey, i'm building a connection between an MQTT Input and an OPC-UA Server (node-red-contrib-opcua). To give the opc-ua server node a value i need to send my value from the MQTT input as "msg.payload.variableValue". I'…

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## [Node-RED not installing on Raspberry Pi 4](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-not-installing-on-raspberry-pi-4/70548)

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**Author:** [@TiagoGuilherme](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/TiagoGuilherme)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [14 November 2022 11:33 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-not-installing-on-raspberry-pi-4/70548 "2022-11-14T11:33:04Z")

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Hey, so basically im new with all this, im using the Raspberry Pi 4 and im trying to install node red, and I can't install it in the terminal of the Pi 4 just appears the imagem down below and nothing else.

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## [Connect SIM7000E to the Internet](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/connect-sim7000e-to-the-internet/70489)

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**Author:** [@SplitSecComp](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/SplitSecComp)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [13 November 2022 07:22 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/connect-sim7000e-to-the-internet/70489 "2022-11-13T07:22:52Z")

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Hi. I want to connect my SIM7000E to the internet. When i send the following form a python file i get an "OK" responce from the modem. send\_at('AT+CGDCONT=1,\\"IP\\",\\"'+APN+'\\",\\"0.0.0.0\\",0,0','OK',1) But when i sen…

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## [Snappy Compression Issues with Kafka Consumer](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/snappy-compression-issues-with-kafka-consumer/70078)

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**Author:** [@elfinbird](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/elfinbird)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [14 November 2022 09:04 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/snappy-compression-issues-with-kafka-consumer/70078 "2022-11-14T09:04:51Z")

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Use case: I am writing a Kafka consumer for my node-red project. Libraries used: node-red-contrib-kafkajs, node-red-contrib-kafka-manager Error: "Snappy compression not implemented" / "Snappy codec is not available" Q…

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## [How to add key in open api client?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-add-key-in-open-api-client/70486)

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**Author:** [@himanshiiii](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/himanshiiii)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [14 November 2022 08:43 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-add-key-in-open-api-client/70486 "2022-11-14T08:43:34Z")

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My question is related to node red openapi client i have used "npm install openapi-red" to install openapi red. I am using openapi client to show my result but it shows an error of { "error\_message" : "You must us…

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## [Dynamically changing debug node's name](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/dynamically-changing-debug-nodes-name/70539)

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**Author:** [@jbudd](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/jbudd)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [14 November 2022 01:01 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/dynamically-changing-debug-nodes-name/70539 "2022-11-14T01:01:13Z")

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This was discussed here https://discourse.nodered.org/t/auto-name-debug-node-with-some-serialization-with-an-option-to-override-the-name/53926 I know debug nodes are now given a name "Debug n" but was the ability to cha…

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## [Asking for help with IP nodes (getting network IP information)](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/asking-for-help-with-ip-nodes-getting-network-ip-information/70550)

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**Author:** [@Trying\_to\_learn](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Trying_to_learn)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [14 November 2022 00:18 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/asking-for-help-with-ip-nodes-getting-network-ip-information/70550 "2022-11-14T00:18:18Z")

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Although I don't really need it, a problem has happened and I am wanting to use NR to help me with things. I know I can use the host\_IP node to get the IP of that machine, but I am wanting to get more information than j…

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## [Any method to slowdown gpsd report interval?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/any-method-to-slowdown-gpsd-report-interval/70493)

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**Author:** [@rxunique](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/rxunique)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [13 November 2022 21:01 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/any-method-to-slowdown-gpsd-report-interval/70493 "2022-11-13T21:01:18Z")

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Hi Everyone. I'm using a 4G modem's built-in GPS and GPSD for geofencing. currently the serial port outputs gps info on 1s interval or less, hence gpsd would output and trigger the flow on the same interval. In my ap…

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## [Where to find which nodes were installed](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/where-to-find-which-nodes-were-installed/70459)

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**Author:** [@warnert](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/warnert)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [13 November 2022 20:14 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/where-to-find-which-nodes-were-installed/70459 "2022-11-13T20:14:42Z")

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My pi with node-red and the rest won't boot anymore after a powerfail. I have a backup of my config but that comes with a lot of errors. Missing nodes. Some are quite easy to find out what node it was (mysql) but other…

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## [Arduino node installed but get error when deploy?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/arduino-node-installed-but-get-error-when-deploy/70513)

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**Author:** [@Eskolin](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Eskolin)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [13 November 2022 19:33 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/arduino-node-installed-but-get-error-when-deploy/70513 "2022-11-13T19:33:36Z")

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Hi alll I have a problem when I deploy my flow, I am using arduino running firmata firmware and it has running fine when I usede a RPI but I am now using a Unbunto PC, all other nodes there is no problem when I deploy. …

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## [How do I combine 2 payload.status together?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-do-i-combine-2-payload-status-together/70499)

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**Author:** [@Mikee1234K](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Mikee1234K)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [13 November 2022 19:10 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-do-i-combine-2-payload-status-together/70499 "2022-11-13T19:10:17Z")

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I have a temperature sensor which reports temperature and humidity. This is in 2 seperate devices. Temperature reports '20 C' in status Humidity reports '78%' in status I want to end up with a payload which has both v…

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## [Help with filtering payload](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/help-with-filtering-payload/70518)

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**Author:** [@hugovsky](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/hugovsky)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [13 November 2022 13:53 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/help-with-filtering-payload/70518 "2022-11-13T13:53:18Z")

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I'm using node-red-contrib-sun-position to control my roller blinders. I need to pass blinder position to the node if I use the manual commands. To do this, I'm using this example flow to: 1- get current position but on…

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## [Serialport node does not work](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/serialport-node-does-not-work/70535)

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**Author:** [@Atari](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Atari)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [13 November 2022 13:38 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/serialport-node-does-not-work/70535 "2022-11-13T13:38:55Z")

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Hi Everyone, I am a beginner at raspberry Pi and Node Red. A year ago I was able to get a raspberry pi with Node red working to control my television over rs232 commands. I useds the serialport node for this and a usb …

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## [Buttons and output state](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/buttons-and-output-state/70534)

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**Author:** [@Erich](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Erich)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [13 November 2022 12:53 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/buttons-and-output-state/70534 "2022-11-13T12:53:09Z")

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Good evening I have 9 similar flows for lamps. Each has one UI button and one or more Sonoff buttons. This works fine. I have add a alarm button who sets all outputs on. I would memorize the Powerstatus for the 9 outp…

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## [Can't Access Weather Underground](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/cant-access-weather-underground/69919)

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**Author:** [@hengy77](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/hengy77)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [13 November 2022 11:11 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/cant-access-weather-underground/69919 "2022-11-13T11:11:13Z")

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I think my API Key is good, however I keep getting this error when trying to access WU on my Magic mirror running Node Red You don't have permission to access "http://api.weather.com/v2/pws/observations/current?" on thi…

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## [Removing nag screen on 1st launch](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/removing-nag-screen-on-1st-launch/70530)

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**Author:** [@greengolfer](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/greengolfer)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [13 November 2022 10:36 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/removing-nag-screen-on-1st-launch/70530 "2022-11-13T10:36:32Z")

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Hello, For my app, I am creating a specific docker container with a set of predefined flows. After each deployment or upgrade of the container, I get a nag screen "Welcome to nodered"... Is there a way to disable this? …

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## [Dashboard wont load on localhost unless the Pi has a network connecttion?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/dashboard-wont-load-on-localhost-unless-the-pi-has-a-network-connecttion/70482)

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**Author:** [@rack201](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/rack201)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [13 November 2022 09:21 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/dashboard-wont-load-on-localhost-unless-the-pi-has-a-network-connecttion/70482 "2022-11-13T09:21:33Z")

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My project is running some simple python code that outputs sensor values to a Node Red dashboard all running on the same Pi 4 in a vehicle. The Pi starts Node Red on localhost, starts the Python script and opens the das…

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## [Sending UART command to barcode scanner](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/sending-uart-command-to-barcode-scanner/70441)

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**Author:** [@fkristofb](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/fkristofb)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [13 November 2022 08:20 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/sending-uart-command-to-barcode-scanner/70441 "2022-11-13T08:20:43Z")

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Hi all, I am working on a Raspberry PI and am trying to find a way so that when the end user presses a button a command is executed for the module and and it starts to scan. It is a Waveshare barcode scanner module. …

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## [Dashboard Theme Settings-Load from dashboard?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/dashboard-theme-settings-load-from-dashboard/70367)

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**Author:** [@smanjunath211](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/smanjunath211)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [13 November 2022 07:40 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/dashboard-theme-settings-load-from-dashboard/70367 "2022-11-13T07:40:11Z")

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Continuing the discussion from Dashboard Site settings Import/export: Is it possible to load the theme file from a dashboard. i have a use case where the dashboard is used in two different screen sizes computer, and the…

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## [How do I unsecure the node red admin and dashboard?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-do-i-unsecure-the-node-red-admin-and-dashboard/70520)

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**Author:** [@emlarsen](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/emlarsen)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [13 November 2022 07:12 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-do-i-unsecure-the-node-red-admin-and-dashboard/70520 "2022-11-13T07:12:23Z")

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I did an apt-get update/upgrade on my pi 3b OpenHABian system and now node red admin and dashboard ask for a sign in “http://OpenHABian:1880 requires a username and password. Your connection to this site is not secure.” …

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## [Blank Window when i start up Node Red](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/blank-window-when-i-start-up-node-red/70517)

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**Author:** [@marccasas](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/marccasas)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [13 November 2022 07:10 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/blank-window-when-i-start-up-node-red/70517 "2022-11-13T07:10:27Z")

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When i start up Node Red, only appears just a blank windows, even though i've re installed Node.Js and Node Red, why could be tha cause???

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