{"id":318,"date":"2025-03-04T05:47:45","date_gmt":"2024-04-01T11:46:50","guid":{"rendered":""},"modified":"2025-02-02T00:46:15","modified_gmt":"2025-02-01T23:46:15","slug":"how-to-install-nodebb-with-nginx-proxy-on-ubuntu-24-04-server","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/netcloud24.com\/knowledgebase\/how-to-install-nodebb-with-nginx-proxy-on-ubuntu-24-04-server\/","title":{"rendered":"Linux VPS &#038; VPS Windows Setup Guide | NetCloud24 NodeBB with Nginx Proxy on Ubuntu 24.04 Server"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<div class=\"container\">\n<h1>How to Install NodeBB with Nginx Proxy on Ubuntu 24.04 Server<\/h1>\n<p>NodeBB is a powerful open-source forum software built on Node.js. This guide will walk you through installing NodeBB on an Ubuntu 24.04 server, setting it up with MongoDB, and using Nginx as a reverse proxy.<\/p>\n<h2>Step 1: Update the System<\/h2>\n<p>Begin by updating the package list and upgrading installed packages. Open a terminal and run the following commands:<\/p>\n<pre><code>sudo apt update &amp;&amp; sudo apt upgrade -y<\/code><\/pre>\n<h2>Step 2: Install Dependencies<\/h2>\n<p>Install necessary dependencies, including Git, Node.js, MongoDB, and Nginx:<\/p>\n<pre><code>sudo apt install git curl nginx mongodb -y<\/code><\/pre>\n<p>Next, install Node.js. You can do this by adding the NodeSource repository and then installing Node.js:<\/p>\n<pre><code>curl -fsSL https:\/\/deb.nodesource.com\/setup_16.x | sudo -E bash -<\/code><\/pre>\n<pre><code>sudo apt install nodejs<\/code><\/pre>\n<h2>Step 3: Install and Configure MongoDB<\/h2>\n<p>Start the MongoDB service and enable it to start on boot:<\/p>\n<pre><code>sudo systemctl start mongodb<\/code><\/pre>\n<pre><code>sudo systemctl enable mongodb<\/code><\/pre>\n<p>Create a MongoDB user and database for NodeBB:<\/p>\n<pre><code>mongo<\/code><\/pre>\n<pre><code>\r\nuse nodebb\r\ndb.createUser({user: \"nodebbuser\", pwd: \"yourpassword\", roles: [\"readWrite\"]})\r\nexit\r\n        <\/code><\/pre>\n<h2>Step 4: Install NodeBB<\/h2>\n<p>Clone the NodeBB repository and navigate into the directory:<\/p>\n<pre><code>git clone -b v1.x.x https:\/\/github.com\/NodeBB\/NodeBB.git nodebb<\/code><\/pre>\n<pre><code>cd nodebb<\/code><\/pre>\n<p>Install the NodeBB dependencies using npm:<\/p>\n<pre><code>npm install --production<\/code><\/pre>\n<h2>Step 5: Configure NodeBB<\/h2>\n<p>Run the NodeBB setup script to configure the forum:<\/p>\n<pre><code>.\/nodebb setup<\/code><\/pre>\n<p>You will be asked to enter various settings such as database information, URL, and administrator details. Make sure to use the MongoDB credentials you created earlier.<\/p>\n<h2>Step 6: Set Up Nginx as a Reverse Proxy<\/h2>\n<p>To set up Nginx as a reverse proxy, create a configuration file for NodeBB:<\/p>\n<pre><code>sudo nano \/etc\/nginx\/sites-available\/nodebb<\/code><\/pre>\n<p>Add the following configuration:<\/p>\n<pre><code>\r\nserver {\r\n    listen 80;\r\n\r\n    server_name your_domain.com;\r\n\r\n    location \/ {\r\n        proxy_pass http:\/\/localhost:4567;\r\n        proxy_set_header X-Real-IP $remote_addr;\r\n        proxy_set_header X-Forwarded-For $proxy_add_x_forwarded_for;\r\n        proxy_set_header X-Forwarded-Proto $scheme;\r\n        proxy_set_header Host $http_host;\r\n        proxy_set_header X-NginX-Proxy true;\r\n\r\n        proxy_redirect off;\r\n    }\r\n}\r\n        <\/code><\/pre>\n<p>Enable the configuration and restart Nginx:<\/p>\n<pre><code>sudo ln -s \/etc\/nginx\/sites-available\/nodebb \/etc\/nginx\/sites-enabled\/<\/code><\/pre>\n<pre><code>sudo systemctl restart nginx<\/code><\/pre>\n<h2>Step 7: Start NodeBB<\/h2>\n<p>Start NodeBB using the following command:<\/p>\n<pre><code>.\/nodebb start<\/code><\/pre>\n<p>Now, you can access your NodeBB forum by visiting your domain in the browser.<\/p>\n<h2>Conclusion<\/h2>\n<p>Congratulations! You have successfully installed NodeBB with an Nginx proxy on your Ubuntu 24.04 server. Your forum is now ready for use. 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With extensive experience in cloud computing, virtualization, and server management, he delivers high-performance <strong>Windows VPS<\/strong> and <strong>Remote Desktop Services (RDS)<\/strong> solutions to clients across Europe, North America, and beyond.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>His expertise covers a wide range of technologies, including <strong>Microsoft Azure<\/strong>, <strong>Proxmox VE<\/strong>, <strong>Amazon Web Services (AWS)<\/strong>, and numerous other virtualization and cloud platforms.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Beyond running his hosting business, \u0141ukasz also provides <strong>professional paid server configuration and optimization services<\/strong> for companies and individuals. 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