# \# node-red command gives a error

**URL:** <https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-command-gives-a-error/48825>\
**Category:** General\
**Created:** [23 July 2021 18:14 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-command-gives-a-error/48825 "2021-07-23T18:14:22Z")\
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> [@vikozo](#):
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> `FEHLER: Port wird verwendet`

Node red is already running. Probably under user context or a service. You appear to be trying to launch another instance as root.

You shouldn't really run node-red as root unless it is for a specific reason and the is no other solution.

What OS is this running on? Ubuntu? Raspian ?

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