{"id":2272,"date":"2025-10-02T03:44:38","date_gmt":"2022-03-20T04:31:12","guid":{"rendered":""},"modified":"2025-02-02T00:46:18","modified_gmt":"2025-02-01T23:46:18","slug":"how-to-install-sails-js-framework-with-nginx-on-ubuntu-22-04","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/netcloud24.com\/knowledgebase\/how-to-install-sails-js-framework-with-nginx-on-ubuntu-22-04\/","title":{"rendered":"Linux VPS & VPS Windows Setup Guide | NetCloud24 Sails.js Framework with Nginx on Ubuntu 22.04"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Sails.js is a powerful MVC framework for Node.js that makes it easy to build custom, enterprise-grade Node.js applications. In this guide, we will walk you through the installation of the Sails.js framework on Ubuntu 22.04 and configure it to run with Nginx as a reverse proxy. Whether you are deploying it on a local server or using a , this tutorial covers all the necessary steps.<\/p>\n

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Step 1: Update Your System<\/h2>\n

Before installing Sails.js, ensure your system is up to date. Run the following commands:<\/p>\n

sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade -y<\/code><\/pre>\n
Keeping your system updated is crucial for security and performance, whether you’re setting it up locally or on a VPS Windows VPS Servers<\/a> platform.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n
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Step 2: Install Node.js and npm<\/h2>\n
Sails.js requires Node.js and npm (Node Package Manager). You can install Node.js by adding the NodeSource repository:<\/p>\n
\r\ncurl -fsSL https:\/\/deb.nodesource.com\/setup_16.x | sudo -E bash -\r\nsudo apt install -y nodejs\r\n            <\/code><\/pre>\n
Verify the installation:<\/p>\n
node -v\r\nnpm -v<\/code><\/pre>\n<\/section>\n
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Step 3: Install Sails.js<\/h2>\n
Install the Sails.js framework globally using npm:<\/p>\n
sudo npm install -g sails<\/code><\/pre>\n
Verify the installation of Sails.js:<\/p>\n
sails -v<\/code><\/pre>\n<\/section>\n
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Step 4: Create a New Sails.js Project<\/h2>\n
Create a new Sails.js project using the following command:<\/p>\n
sails new myApp<\/code><\/pre>\n
Navigate into your project directory:<\/p>\n
cd myApp<\/code><\/pre>\n<\/section>\n
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Step 5: Start the Sails.js Application<\/h2>\n
Start the Sails.js application in development mode:<\/p>\n
sails lift<\/code><\/pre>\n
By default, the application runs on port 1337. You can access it at:<\/p>\n
http:\/\/your_server_ip:1337<\/code><\/pre>\n<\/section>\n
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Step 6: Install Nginx<\/h2>\n
To install Nginx, run the following command:<\/p>\n
sudo apt install nginx -y<\/code><\/pre>\n
Start and enable Nginx to run at boot:<\/p>\n
sudo systemctl start nginx\r\nsudo systemctl enable nginx<\/code><\/pre>\n<\/section>\n
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Step 7: Configure Nginx as a Reverse Proxy<\/h2>\n
Create a new Nginx configuration file for your Sails.js application:<\/p>\n
sudo nano \/etc\/nginx\/sites-available\/myApp<\/code><\/pre>\n
Add the following configuration, replacing your_domain_or_ip<\/code> with your actual domain or server IP:<\/p>\n
\r\nserver {\r\n    listen 80;\r\n    server_name your_domain_or_ip;\r\n\r\n    location \/ {\r\n        proxy_pass http:\/\/localhost:1337;\r\n        proxy_http_version 1.1;\r\n        proxy_set_header Upgrade $http_upgrade;\r\n        proxy_set_header Connection 'upgrade';\r\n        proxy_set_header Host $host;\r\n        proxy_cache_bypass $http_upgrade;\r\n    }\r\n}\r\n            <\/code><\/pre>\n
Save and exit the file, then create a symlink to enable the configuration:<\/p>\n
sudo ln -s \/etc\/nginx\/sites-available\/myApp \/etc\/nginx\/sites-enabled\/<\/code><\/pre>\n<\/section>\n
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Step 8: Test Nginx Configuration<\/h2>\n
Test the Nginx configuration for any syntax errors:<\/p>\n
sudo nginx -t<\/code><\/pre>\n
If the configuration is correct, restart Nginx:<\/p>\n
sudo systemctl restart nginx<\/code><\/pre>\n<\/section>\n