# Server hacked - is Node-Red an entry point and how to prevent this?

**URL:** <https://discourse.nodered.org/t/server-hacked-is-node-red-an-entry-point-and-how-to-prevent-this/73704>\
**Category:** General\
**Tags:** security\
**Created:** [15 January 2023 12:04 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/server-hacked-is-node-red-an-entry-point-and-how-to-prevent-this/73704 "2023-01-15T12:04:42Z")\
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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:** [15 January 2023 13:29 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/server-hacked-is-node-red-an-entry-point-and-how-to-prevent-this/73704/5 "2023-01-15T13:29:46Z")

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Some of what you need to know is contained in this FAQ post, containing 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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