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How to Install Node.js on cPanel with WHM (EasyApache4)—2025 Beginner’s Guide

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Node.js is a JavaScript runtime that is quick and scalable, making it ideal for developing modern online applications. Hosting Node.js applications is simple with WHM and cPanel, even if you don’t know anything about servers. This post demonstrates how to install and configure Node.js using EasyApache 4 in WHM, allowing users to deploy apps via the cPanel interface quickly.

System Requirements:

Component	Minimum Requirement	Recommended
Operating System	AlmaLinux 8/9, Rocky Linux 8/9	AlmaLinux 9 or Ubuntu 22.04
cPanel/WHM	Installed & Licensed	Latest Stable Version
EasyApache 4	Enabled	With Node.js + mod_env enabled
Node.js Support	Installable via EasyApache 4	Pre-installed with hosting plan

Steps for Installing Node.js via EasyApache 4 in WHM

Step 1: Log in to WHM
Use root access to log into your WHM dashboard.

Step 2: Go to EasyApache 4.
Go to Software > EasyApache 4

Step 3: Click Customize on the active profile

Step 4: Enable Node.js.
In Additional Packages, search and enable:

-nodejs

-(optional): ea-ruby27-mod_passenger, ruby27-ruby-devel

Step 5: Enable the Apache module.
Under Apache Modules, enable:
–ea-apache24-mod_env

Step 6: Review and Provision
Click “Review” and then “Provision.” Wait for installation to complete.

Step 7: Click Done.
Wait for installation to complete → Click Done

After installation, Node.js becomes available in cPanel’s application manager. Users can create new Node.js apps, upload app files, configure environment variables, and start/stop/restart apps via the UI

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🛠️ Troubleshooting Tips
Node.js Not Showing	Check that EasyApache packages are correctly provisioned inside WHM.
Apache Restart	If Node.js still doesn’t show in cPanel after provisioning, restart Apache via WHM or SSH.
App Not Running?	Make sure the correct startup file (e.g., `app.js`) and environment path are configured. Use `node -v` in SSH to confirm Node.js is installed.
Need Debugging?	Open Application Manager in cPanel and review logs to identify permission, path, or runtime errors.

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- Node.js is pre-installed and ready to use.

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What’s Next? Deploy Your Node.js App

Node.js is now installed, but your app still needs to be created and launched.
Ready to launch your first app? Follow our step-by-step guide to launch and deploy a Node.js application on cPanel

EasyApache 4 makes it simple and quick to install Node.js on cPanel via WHM. After installation, you can use the cPanel interface to launch your apps.