How to Deploy a Node.js App on Replit

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This tutorial shows how to deploy your Node.js app on Replit so it runs continuously in the cloud on a public URL.

Notes:

• You need a Replit account and a working Node.js project. If you haven't built one yet, see How to Create a Node.js App on Replit first.
• Deployments require a paid Replit plan. Confirm your account has Deployments access before starting.
• Make sure your app runs correctly in the workspace before deploying.
• Deployments are now called Publishing.
  

1. Sign in at replit.com and open your Node.js project from the dashboard.
2. In your workspace, click New Tab and select Publishing (previously called Deployments). The Publishing panel opens.
3. Click Adjust Settings to choose a deployment type.
   
   • Autoscale for web servers and APIs that need to scale with traffic
   • Static for frontend-only builds
   • Reserved VM for a dedicated, always-on environment.
4. Click Publish. Replit builds your project and deploys it to a replit.app subdomain. This typically takes one to two minutes.
5. When deployment completes, check for a green status indicator in the Published panel. Click the generated URL to confirm your Node.js app is live.