# Using only one node

**URL:** <https://discourse.nodered.org/t/using-only-one-node/84561>\
**Category:** Developing Nodes\
**Created:** [15 January 2024 14:25 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/using-only-one-node/84561 "2024-01-15T14:25:08Z")\
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**Post date:** [15 January 2024 14:51 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/using-only-one-node/84561/5 "2024-01-15T14:51:09Z")

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> [@sercancetin](#):
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> So I don't want to have n nodes named a

Do you want each node to have a different name?

> [@How can I avoid duplicate configuration node names?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-can-i-avoid-duplicate-configuration-node-names/84249/2):
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> Hi, I'm not sure I understood everything. The node name is purely visual and should not be used to identify a node in the code. This is the job of the id. It's possible to increment but only if you have developed the node. Otherwise you have to add an "nodes:add" [event](https://nodered.org/docs/api/ui/events) which when you add this node, updates the name by modifying the node properties. RED.events.on("nodes:add", (node) =\> { // Skip if not your node if (node.type !== "your-type") return; // check if name exist with // RE…

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