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# Can I use Node.js on a hosting package?

✅ **Node.js** support can be enabled upon request on your **Web or Reseller Hosting** package.  
Currently supported versions are **16**, **18**, and **20**.

### Using Node.js:

🔹 Node.js can be used via the **command line** by establishing an **SSH connection** to your hosting package.  
( *See also: * [Connecting via SSH (Hosting)](/en/article/connecting-via-ssh-1ottg0x/))

⚠️ **Important to note:**

* Only **backend applications** can be run.
* It is **not possible** to open custom ports for running a Node.js application on a different port.
* Running a Node.js application instead of the webserver on port 80 is **not supported**.

|| 💡 If you require a Node.js application to run on a custom port, we recommend purchasing a **Managed VPS package**.