# Can Node-RED be deployed on Netlify?

**URL:** <https://discourse.nodered.org/t/can-node-red-be-deployed-on-netlify/9147>\
**Category:** General\
**Created:** [18 March 2019 20:59 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/can-node-red-be-deployed-on-netlify/9147 "2019-03-18T20:59:15Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 7\
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**Author:** ![Narvey](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/e9a140/32.png) [@Narvey](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Narvey)\
**Post date:** [18 March 2019 20:59 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/can-node-red-be-deployed-on-netlify/9147/1 "2019-03-18T20:59:15Z")

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I cloned the Node-RED repo and pointed Netlify to that repo.  
My build command in Netlify is:

```auto
npm install; npm run build

```

And I don't have a deploy directory specified, should I?

After the build, I just get a 404 when trying to go to the site. I'm wondering if this is because Node-Red was built but isn't running (I can't include npm start in the build command because it never finishes) or maybe because the port number is 8080.

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**Author:** ![TotallyInformation](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex026/user_avatar/discourse.nodered.org/totallyinformation/32/31_2.png) [@TotallyInformation](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/TotallyInformation)\
**Post date:** [18 March 2019 21:05 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/can-node-red-be-deployed-on-netlify/9147/2 "2019-03-18T21:05:31Z")

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I've only used Netlify for my blog which uses Hugo so Netlify rebuilds the site everytime I push an update to GitLab (Unlike GitHub, GitLab lets me have a free private repo).

So I'm not sure that they support running microservices like Node-RED. They have a forum though so probably best to start there.

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**Author:** ![ghayne](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex026/user_avatar/discourse.nodered.org/ghayne/32/39_2.png) [@ghayne](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/ghayne)\
**Post date:** [18 March 2019 22:04 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/can-node-red-be-deployed-on-netlify/9147/3 "2019-03-18T22:04:37Z")

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> [@TotallyInformation](#):
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> Unlike GitHub, GitLab lets me have a free private repo)

Julian, I think that private repo's are now available on GitHub for free.

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**Author:** ![ghayne](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex026/user_avatar/discourse.nodered.org/ghayne/32/39_2.png) [@ghayne](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/ghayne)\
**Post date:** [18 March 2019 22:11 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/can-node-red-be-deployed-on-netlify/9147/4 "2019-03-18T22:11:20Z")

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Yep!  
 ![github](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex026/uploads/nodered/original/2X/8/891ca7783317ba55b89b922198f178ddd21f90c1.png)

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**Author:** ![TotallyInformation](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex026/user_avatar/discourse.nodered.org/totallyinformation/32/31_2.png) [@TotallyInformation](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/TotallyInformation)\
**Post date:** [18 March 2019 22:28 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/can-node-red-be-deployed-on-netlify/9147/5 "2019-03-18T22:28:24Z")

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> [@ghayne](#):
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> Julian, I think that private repo's are now available on GitHub for free.

Oooh, I didn't know that! Thanks for the heads-up. I'll have to give that a go.

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**Author:** ![Narvey](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/e9a140/32.png) [@Narvey](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Narvey)\
**Post date:** [20 March 2019 16:21 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/can-node-red-be-deployed-on-netlify/9147/6 "2019-03-20T16:21:46Z")

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> [@TotallyInformation](#):
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> They have a forum

Not really. It is Invite only.

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**Author:** ![TotallyInformation](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex026/user_avatar/discourse.nodered.org/totallyinformation/32/31_2.png) [@TotallyInformation](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/TotallyInformation)\
**Post date:** [20 March 2019 16:39 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/can-node-red-be-deployed-on-netlify/9147/7 "2019-03-20T16:39:20Z")

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If you have an account, you should have access:

> Hello! We’re glad you’re here, and we want to make sure that your experience using Netlify is a good one. [Our docs](https://www.netlify.com/docs) are a great place for most answers, but if you can’t find your answer there, try the [Netlify Community](https://community.netlify.com/categories)!

> Accounts with an upgraded [support add-on](https://www.netlify.com/pricing/#support) have access to private support with guaranteed response times. To learn more about the types of questions and configurations we can help with, refer to our [Scope of Support](https://www.netlify.com/support-scope).

Ah, OK, so the forums are being revamped right now and will be back in operation at the "beginning of April".

However, just drop them a support request or hit them up on Twitter, I've found them to be very responsive.