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# How to configure nodejs project

**Follow the steps below to deploy a Node.js based application on** <a href="https://pandastack.io/" class="button primary">PandaStack</a>**:**

{% hint style="info" %}
✅ **Pre-requisites:**

* Either your Node.js app **should listen on port `9999`  or**
* Alternatively, you can override this by setting the `PORT` environment variable during deployment
  {% endhint %}

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1. Visit <a href="https://dashboard.pandastack.io/projects" class="button primary">Projects</a>and click on <mark style="color:purple;">**Add New Project**</mark>.
2. Toggle the <mark style="color:purple;">**Run as Container**</mark> option to ensure your application runs inside a container.
3. Select the `Node.js` repository you want to deploy.
4. Fill out the form according to your repository and application setup. Make sure you use `PORT` env variable if your app is not listening to port <mark style="color:purple;">**9999**</mark>.
5. Choose the resources based on your app's requirements.
6. Once the form is complete, click <mark style="color:purple;">**Deploy Container Site**</mark>.
7. Your logs will start streaming immediately after deployment begins.


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