# Point a domain to my node red

**URL:** https://discourse.nodered.org/t/point-a-domain-to-my-node-red/80689
**Category:** General
**Created:** [21 August 2023 12:07 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/point-a-domain-to-my-node-red/80689 "2023-08-21T12:07:44Z")
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### Author: ![Colin](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex026/user_avatar/discourse.nodered.org/colin/32/17040_2.png) [@Colin](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Colin)
#### Post date: [21 August 2023 12:43 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/point-a-domain-to-my-node-red/80689/3 "2023-08-21T12:43:22Z")

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If you have not at least setup user/pwd access to your node-red then there is a good chance it has already been hacked, so you may need to rebuild your system.

After you have stopped the port forwarding and stopped node-red (as it may now be running flows that go out over the internet, mining crypto etc) then see this FAQ post for advice on how to safely access node-red over the internet.

> [@Safely accessing Node-RED over the Internet](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/safely-accessing-node-red-over-the-internet/45024):
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> Update 2025-02-19 The best advice for most people doing home automation is still: Don't expose Node-RED to the outside world! Where you really have to have some outside access, keep it as hands-off and restricted as possible. For example, using a Telegram bot. Also keep it as minimal as possible, e.g. Don't expose the Editor - EVER! If you want to provide remote control of your heating or the precious plants in your greenhouse, provide explicit controls with strong limits. Don't expose ever…

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