VPS Setup: git + nginx + certbot + pm2

vps_setup.sh

# Connecting to Your VPS Using SSH - Start with establishing a secure connection to your VPS, ensuring a safe and exclusive access environment for your deployment.

# Updating the VPS - Keep your server up to date with the latest packages and security patches to ensure optimal performance and security.
sudo apt-get update and sudo apt-get upgrade

# Install Node.js:
#For the latest Node.js versions, visit the official Node.js package manager installation guide: https://nodejs.org/en/download/packag...

# Install git:
sudo apt-get install git-all

# Install PM2
npm install pm2@latest -g

# Install NGINX
sudo apt install nginx -y

# Configure NGINX as a reverse proxy for your application. Create and edit a new configuration file:
sudo nano /etc/nginx/sites-available/yourappname.com

server {
    listen 80;
    server_name yourappname.com;

    location / {
        proxy_pass http://localhost:3000;
        proxy_http_version 1.1;
        proxy_set_header Upgrade $http_upgrade;
        proxy_set_header Connection 'upgrade';
        proxy_set_header Host $host;
        proxy_cache_bypass $http_upgrade;
    }
}

# Enable the configuration by creating a symlink and then test and reload NGINX:
sudo ln -s /etc/nginx/sites-available/yourappname.com /etc/nginx/sites-enabled/
sudo nginx -t
sudo systemctl reload nginx

# Secure Your Application with SSL (HTTPS)
Install Certbot and the NGINX plugin:
sudo snap install --classic certbot
sudo ln -s /snap/bin/certbot /usr/bin/certbot
sudo certbot --nginx -d yourappname.com

# Open Necessary Ports in the Firewall
sudo ufw allow ssh
sudo ufw allow http
sudo ufw allow https
sudo ufw enable
sudo ufw status


# Start pm2
pm2 start ecosystem.config.js