DEPLOYMENT.md

Node.js Deployment Guide for GoDaddy

Prerequisites

1. GoDaddy Hosting with cPanel access
2. Node.js hosting enabled (contact GoDaddy support if needed)
3. SSH access to your hosting account

Setting Up Node.js on GoDaddy

1. SSH into your GoDaddy server:

   ssh username@your-domain.com

2. Install Node Version Manager (nvm):

   curl -o- https://raw.githubusercontent.com/nvm-sh/nvm/v0.39.0/install.sh | bash
   source ~/.bashrc

3. Install Node.js:

   nvm install 18
   nvm use 18

4. Install PM2 (Process Manager):

   npm install -g pm2

Deploying the Application

1. Create application directory:

   mkdir -p ~/primenevada
   cd ~/primenevada

2. Clone or upload your code:

   git clone https://github.com/yourusername/primenevada.git .

3. Install dependencies:

   npm install --production

4. Set up environment variables:

   # Create .env file
   cp .env.example .env
   
   # Edit with your production values
   nano .env
   
   # Set proper permissions
   chmod 600 .env

5. Start the application with PM2:

   pm2 start server.js --name "primenevada"
   pm2 save
   pm2 startup

Domain Configuration

1. In cPanel, set up a reverse proxy:

   • Go to "Domains" section
   • Click on your domain
   • Under "Node.js", add a new application
   • Set the following:
     • Application root: /home/username/primenevada
     • Application URL: your-domain.com
     • Application startup file: server.js
     • Node.js version: 18
     • Environment: production

2. Configure SSL:

   • Install SSL certificate through cPanel
   • Enable HTTPS redirection

Environment Variables

Required environment variables in .env:

RECAPTCHA_SITE_KEY=your_recaptcha_site_key
RECAPTCHA_SECRET_KEY=your_recaptcha_secret_key
EMAIL_USER=your_email@example.com
EMAIL_PASS=your_email_app_password
PORT=3000
NODE_ENV=production

Monitoring and Maintenance

1. View application logs:

   pm2 logs primenevada

2. Monitor application:

   pm2 monit

3. Restart application:

   pm2 restart primenevada

4. Update application:

   cd ~/primenevada
   git pull
   npm install --production
   pm2 restart primenevada

Security Best Practices

1. Keep Node.js and npm packages updated
2. Use HTTPS only
3. Store sensitive data in .env
4. Set proper file permissions
5. Regular security updates
6. Monitor application logs
7. Use PM2 for process management
8. Enable GoDaddy firewall

Backup Strategy

1. Code backup:

   • GitHub repository
   • Local development backup

2. Environment backup:

   • Secure copy of .env
   • Document all credentials
   • Regular database backups (if added later)

Troubleshooting

1. If the application crashes:

   pm2 logs primenevada

2. If changes don't appear:

   pm2 restart primenevada

3. If server restarts:

   pm2 resurrect

Support

For hosting issues:

• GoDaddy Support: 1-866-938-1119
• Documentation: https://www.godaddy.com/help

For application issues:

• Email: info@primenevada.com
• Subject: "Technical Support: [Issue]"