Setup NodeJS Website in Dreamhost

Written by Arvind

Login to your dreamhost contol panel and go to Domains Tab

Configure domain

Select a domain that you need to configure for nodejs.

  • Set public folder path
  • Check Passenger and nodejs
  • Save your changes

Setup proxy

Still under Domains tab, click Mongrel and Proxy and under Set Up A Proxy Server Port

  • Select your domain and remove everything in input box
  • Set the PORT number that you specify in your index.js or app.js.

Check your nodejs website, it should be up and running. Chow!