# How to Configure Python projects

### Follow the steps below to deploy a python based application on Pandastack:

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✅ **Pre-requisites:**

* Your Node.js app **must listen on port `9999`**.
* Alternatively, you can override this by setting the `PORT` environment variable during deployment
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1. **Go to your dashboard**\
   Visit [dashboard.pandastack.io/projects](https://dashboard.pandastack.io/projects) and click **“Add New Project”**.
2. **Select your repository**\
   Choose the GitHub repository that contains your Node.js application.
3. **Enable container deployment**\
   Toggle the **“Run as Container”** option to run your app inside a secure container environment.
4. **Configure the deployment**\
   Fill in the project setup form based on your application’s structure:
   * Set the environment variables (e.g., `PORT`)
   * Define build/start commands if needed
   * Choose your runtime environment (e.g., `Node.js 18`) by defining `NODE_VERSION` ENV.
5. **Allocate resources**\
   Select CPU and memory as per your app’s requirements.
6. **Deploy your app**\
   Click **“Deploy Container Site”**. The build process will begin, and logs will stream in real time.

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### 📦 After Deployment

Once deployed, your app will be live on a secure Pandastack URL. You can manage your deployment, environment variables, and logs from the dashboard.

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