# Latest

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## [Moving font underneath logo](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/moving-font-underneath-logo/51093)

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**Author:** [@Sirhc](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Sirhc)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [16 September 2021 12:11 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/moving-font-underneath-logo/51093 "2021-09-16T12:11:27Z")

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Hello I want to move this font underneath my logo in the following button: Does anyone know how to do this?

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## [The node "node-red-contrib-heater-controller" is not working anymore after upgrade](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/the-node-node-red-contrib-heater-controller-is-not-working-anymore-after-upgrade/51092)

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**Author:** [@markush1](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/markush1)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [16 September 2021 11:37 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/the-node-node-red-contrib-heater-controller-is-not-working-anymore-after-upgrade/51092 "2021-09-16T11:37:04Z")

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Hello, recently I upgraded the heater-controller node to latest version 3.02. But i can't get it working now, it shows no values! I tried with a simple sample: But it does nothing, no reaction on it :frowning: Any id…

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## [Mosquitto MQTT Version 5 connection](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/mosquitto-mqtt-version-5-connection/51097)

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**Author:** [@kronbergerindustries](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/kronbergerindustries)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [16 September 2021 11:34 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/mosquitto-mqtt-version-5-connection/51097 "2021-09-16T11:34:41Z")

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I have an working project where over the MQTT-In node i subscribe to an Mosquitto Broker. But when i want to change to MQTT Version 5. On every other Subscriber it was working after just changing the version somewhere. B…

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## [Nodered python error127 on OpenWRT /bin/sh: python not found](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/nodered-python-error127-on-openwrt-bin-sh-python-not-found/50950)

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**Author:** [@Mansur](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Mansur)\
**Replies:** 37\
**Last updated:** [16 September 2021 09:14 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/nodered-python-error127-on-openwrt-bin-sh-python-not-found/50950 "2021-09-16T09:14:30Z")

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I have nodered on OpenWRT and have configured exec node to exexute a python code. python /path/xxx.py. The path is correct. The command works fine on CLI. But from nodered exec node throws an error 127, /bin/sh: python n…

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## [Change individual font sizes in a card](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/change-individual-font-sizes-in-a-card/51085)

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**Author:** [@Sirhc](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Sirhc)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [16 September 2021 08:22 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/change-individual-font-sizes-in-a-card/51085 "2021-09-16T08:22:48Z")

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Hello I would like to change the font sizes of specific text nodes in the one card. For example: Flow is here: If 16.09.2021 is one text node and the text node is 11.27, is it possible to change the font sizes of …

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## [Uibuilder security with MS-SQL](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/uibuilder-security-with-ms-sql/50979)

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**Author:** [@amitsinghio](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/amitsinghio)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [16 September 2021 08:22 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/uibuilder-security-with-ms-sql/50979 "2021-09-16T08:22:36Z")

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I think this topic might be the right choice. Does someone know how to handle async code here? /\* globals module \*/ /\*\* /\* globals module \*/ /\*\* \* Copyright (c) 2020-2021 Julian Knight (Totally Information) \* https:/…

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## [Scratch 3 and NodeRED working together](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/scratch-3-and-nodered-working-together/8473)

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**Author:** [@cymplecy](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/cymplecy)\
**Replies:** 33\
**Last updated:** [16 September 2021 07:54 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/scratch-3-and-nodered-working-together/8473 "2021-09-16T07:54:30Z")

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Scratch 3 translate requests re-directed to NodeRED HTTP nodes using a chrome extension Then parsed by Blockly node and result of eval returned back to Scratch Brings power of javascript to Scratch :slight\_smile: …

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## [Can't display base64 QR code in Template](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/cant-display-base64-qr-code-in-template/51032)

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**Author:** [@notnice](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/notnice)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [16 September 2021 05:34 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/cant-display-base64-qr-code-in-template/51032 "2021-09-16T05:34:58Z")

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I'm using node-red-contrib-qrcode-generator to create a Wi-Fi QR code, and then wish to display it in Template node. But can't get it to display. The msg.payload input to the Template is correct: 14/09/2021, 20:59:01no…

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## [Contrib-ui-iro-color-picker](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/contrib-ui-iro-color-picker/51061)

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**Author:** [@Sean-McG](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Sean-McG)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [16 September 2021 00:03 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/contrib-ui-iro-color-picker/51061 "2021-09-16T00:03:00Z")

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If I set this node to 1x1 with no label and button size 1, it still makes a 1x2 card size. Is there some way to make it fit in a 1x1 card so there is no dead space?

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## [Node-red-contrib-onvif-nodes macOS](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-contrib-onvif-nodes-macos/50581)

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**Author:** [@madmax](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/madmax)\
**Replies:** 61\
**Last updated:** [15 September 2021 21:55 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-contrib-onvif-nodes-macos/50581 "2021-09-15T21:55:36Z")

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Hello! I installed Node Red on a Mac. How can I install the module? Unfortunately that doesn't work for me somehow.

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## [UI Numeric input widget - enter/tab to confirm text box input](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/ui-numeric-input-widget-enter-tab-to-confirm-text-box-input/51078)

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**Author:** [@pomplesiegel](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/pomplesiegel)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [15 September 2021 21:47 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/ui-numeric-input-widget-enter-tab-to-confirm-text-box-input/51078 "2021-09-15T21:47:14Z")

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Hello everyone, Overall the experience with the Node Red dashboard UI toolkit has been fantastic, so many thanks to all who have contributed to and supported this fantastic project and product! On the numeric input wid…

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## [Error installing new module](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/error-installing-new-module/51074)

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**Author:** [@knubbl](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/knubbl)\
**Replies:** 16\
**Last updated:** [15 September 2021 21:25 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/error-installing-new-module/51074 "2021-09-15T21:25:33Z")

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2021-09-15T18:46:49.305Z \[out\] 2021-09-15T18:46:49.305Z \[out\] \> sqlite3@4.1.1 install /home/pi/.node-red/node\_modules/sqlite3 2021-09-15T18:46:49.305Z \[out\] \> node-pre-gyp install --fallback-to-build 2021-09-15T18:46:…

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## [Establishing a websockets-MQTT connection through Node-Red](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/establishing-a-websockets-mqtt-connection-through-node-red/51072)

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**Author:** [@mohamed](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/mohamed)\
**Replies:** 15\
**Last updated:** [15 September 2021 20:39 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/establishing-a-websockets-mqtt-connection-through-node-red/51072 "2021-09-15T20:39:25Z")

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Hello everyone . I need to use mosquitto mqtt over websockets. I'm using a raspberry pi as a host server for several tools such as mosquitto broker,node red, influx db, and grafana as a data logging system. I'm trying to…

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## [Lighting controller ideas](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/lighting-controller-ideas/50876)

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**Author:** [@Paul-Reed](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Paul-Reed)\
**Replies:** 21\
**Last updated:** [13 September 2021 16:44 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/lighting-controller-ideas/50876 "2021-09-13T16:44:52Z")

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For the past 20 years I've used a GJD lighting controller which switches on security/garden lighting if the GJD PIR's are activated. But with the addition of a shelly UNI, I'm bringing this up to date, so that I can have…

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## [Problems receiving UDP messages](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/problems-receiving-udp-messages/51067)

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**Author:** [@arielperez](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/arielperez)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [15 September 2021 17:51 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/problems-receiving-udp-messages/51067 "2021-09-15T17:51:56Z")

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Hi, I'm trying to set up a general scenario which consists in a PC sending through UDP OUT node an UDP message to another PC receiving through UDP IN node that message. Node-red is installed over Windows OS in both cas…

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## [Join node overwrite data](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/join-node-overwrite-data/51037)

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**Author:** [@mafify](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/mafify)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [15 September 2021 17:35 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/join-node-overwrite-data/51037 "2021-09-15T17:35:02Z")

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The CAN BUS sends data with similar ID. I know that I will receive 29 msgs every 1 minute. I used the Join ID as shown in the picture to join the first 29 msgs in an array. So I can assort them depending on their ID # in…

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## [Trying to summate array](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/trying-to-summate-array/51057)

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**Author:** [@Sirhc](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Sirhc)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [15 September 2021 17:20 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/trying-to-summate-array/51057 "2021-09-15T17:20:15Z")

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Hello I have the following payload and I am trying to summate all the used: items My code is: var total=0; var i=0; for (i=0; i\< msg.payload.ScannedCount; i++) { total = total + msg.payload.Items\[i\].used; } m…

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## [Homeassistant & nodered new network device](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/homeassistant-nodered-new-network-device/51053)

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**Author:** [@Marty1982](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Marty1982)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [15 September 2021 15:15 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/homeassistant-nodered-new-network-device/51053 "2021-09-15T15:15:36Z")

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Hi all ! Im working on a project to get notified when new devices are connected on my local network. For that i use HomeAssistant to list all devices and then with node red i can see all of them perfectly. But what if …

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## [Display value in Gauge node](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/display-value-in-gauge-node/51039)

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**Author:** [@mfassier](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/mfassier)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [15 September 2021 13:27 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/display-value-in-gauge-node/51039 "2021-09-15T13:27:08Z")

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Hello all. I'm having a spot of bother with gauges: I created a dashboard with gauges that work perfectly well, but some do not display the value in text. That is to say, the needle points to the right value, but the gau…

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## ["Error connecting to PLC: \[object Object\]"](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/error-connecting-to-plc-object-object/51052)

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**Author:** [@Aakash](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Aakash)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [15 September 2021 13:13 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/error-connecting-to-plc-object-object/51052 "2021-09-15T13:13:44Z")

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Hey Guys, I am getting this error out of nowhere. "Error connecting to PLC: \[object Object\]". I am using a plc to send data forward through Http. Reading on previous topic didn't help me as no solution was posted there.…

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## [Fehler bei der Instalation von node-red-node-arduino](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/fehler-bei-der-instalation-von-node-red-node-arduino/51051)

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**Author:** [@noodie](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/noodie)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [15 September 2021 12:45 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/fehler-bei-der-instalation-von-node-red-node-arduino/51051 "2021-09-15T12:45:14Z")

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Ich eben Versucht mir die Node "node-red-node-arduino" zu laden und dabei eine Fehlermeldung bekommen. Hat jemand das selbe Problem oder eventuell eine Lösung dafür ?

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## [How to get address of the browser instance](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-get-address-of-the-browser-instance/51024)

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**Author:** [@SergioRT](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/SergioRT)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [15 September 2021 12:28 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-get-address-of-the-browser-instance/51024 "2021-09-15T12:28:10Z")

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Far from me the idea of relaunching the debate on multi-user dashboard. I understood that it was not made for ! That said, my application is not fully multi-user: I have 2 user groups. An admin type will have access to …

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## [Toolbar for actions in the flow editor](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/toolbar-for-actions-in-the-flow-editor/50904)

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**Author:** [@BartButenaers](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/BartButenaers)\
**Replies:** 16\
**Last updated:** [15 September 2021 11:18 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/toolbar-for-actions-in-the-flow-editor/50904 "2021-09-15T11:18:58Z")

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Hi folks, The list of available actions becomes bigger at every Node-RED release. Lots of very useful actions have been added meanwhile. But I have to admit that I use the actions very infrequently ( :relaxed: ). My …

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## [Nodered in docker container](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/nodered-in-docker-container/51043)

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**Author:** [@Sirhc](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Sirhc)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [15 September 2021 09:54 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/nodered-in-docker-container/51043 "2021-09-15T09:54:40Z")

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Hello I have node red running on my Ubuntu server in a docker container. I am trying to see if there are files present in a directory outside the container directory. I have a fs-ops-dir node pointing to the following …

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## [Moon icon different](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/moon-icon-different/51010)

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**Author:** [@Giamma](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Giamma)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [15 September 2021 08:47 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/moon-icon-different/51010 "2021-09-15T08:47:28Z")

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Hi, in relation to this post: I set node sun position lo show in my dashboard moon position icon .. Well ... I have two dashboard, on one I see this icon but on the other I see this icon Why? I don't understa…

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## [Node-red restarts](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-restarts/51013)

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**Author:** [@edje11](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/edje11)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [15 September 2021 08:27 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-restarts/51013 "2021-09-15T08:27:44Z")

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This is now the second night in a row that NR restart's in the middle of the night. In the NR log is not much to see because it's only a couple lines long. However in the syslog of my pi there's clearly a problem. The…

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## [Looking for best practice to execute a complete node based on a condition](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/looking-for-best-practice-to-execute-a-complete-node-based-on-a-condition/51016)

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**Author:** [@DamianosS](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/DamianosS)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [15 September 2021 08:04 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/looking-for-best-practice-to-execute-a-complete-node-based-on-a-condition/51016 "2021-09-15T08:04:30Z")

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Hi everyone, I'm looking for recommendations to execute a node based on a condition. To make myself clear, here's what I mean: Let's assume, we have the following node: Now, there's a global variable, which indicate…

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## [Error in huejay](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/error-in-huejay/50968)

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**Author:** [@Falfango](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Falfango)\
**Replies:** 14\
**Last updated:** [15 September 2021 04:27 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/error-in-huejay/50968 "2021-09-15T04:27:10Z")

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Hi, Since several days, my flow restarts several times a day (1 - 5 times / day). I use noed-red v2.05 on a pi4. Sep 13 14:19:34 PI2 Node-RED\[5594\]: HuejayError: Huejay: read ECONNRESET Sep 13 14:19:34 PI2 Node-RED\[55…

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## [Authentication Help Needed](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/authentication-help-needed/7492)

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**Author:** [@mikerenna](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/mikerenna)\
**Replies:** 19\
**Last updated:** [15 September 2021 03:11 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/authentication-help-needed/7492 "2021-09-15T03:11:13Z")

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I'm pulling my hair out trying to get basic username:password security working. I'm able to modify setting.js and get the login box to show up, but it does not accept my credentials. i was not able to install the admin t…

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## [State-indicating Wake-on-LAN dashboard button](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/state-indicating-wake-on-lan-dashboard-button/51036)

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**Author:** [@daxliniere](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/daxliniere)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [15 September 2021 00:21 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/state-indicating-wake-on-lan-dashboard-button/51036 "2021-09-15T00:21:45Z")

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Hey gang, I've had so much generous help from people on this forum I wanted to share this Dashboard contraption I made. I'm pleased with and thought someone else might get some mileage out of it. Bascially, it is a W…

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