# Permanent running Node-Red Methods?

**URL:** https://discourse.nodered.org/t/permanent-running-node-red-methods/44843
**Category:** General
**Created:** [28 April 2021 08:23 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/permanent-running-node-red-methods/44843 "2021-04-28T08:23:46Z")
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### Author: ![Steve-Mcl](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex026/user_avatar/discourse.nodered.org/steve-mcl/32/4826_2.png) [@Steve-Mcl](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Steve-Mcl)
#### Post date: [28 April 2021 08:51 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/permanent-running-node-red-methods/44843/3 "2021-04-28T08:51:47Z")

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NOTE: Assuming windows...

> [@Eintracht00](#):
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> Which ways do I have?

- NSSM
- PM2
- Scheduled Task
- shortcut to node-red in start up folder
- many many "tray-it" type apps (search internet for tray-it alternatives)

> [@Eintracht00](#):
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> Pro's & Con's?

- NSSM  
Runs as a service (runs even when you log off)
- PM2  
Can run as as a service (bit more fiddly to setup)
- Scheduled Task
- shortcut to node-red in start up folder
- many many "tray-it" type apps (search internet for tray-it alternatives)  
Can set it to run when you log on  
CON: Will be visible in taskbar (easy to close accidentally)  
CON: Stops if you log-off

All have their merits - I prefer NSSM

Here is a pointer to [one of the many posts about NSSM](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/running-node-red-server-as-a-service/20666/3) on this forum

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