Welcome to the Server Requirements guide for the Medium Clone Script (React + Node.js). This guide outlines the essential server specifications and hosting options to ensure a successful deployment. Whether you’re a developer or launching your own SaaS platform, this checklist will help you prepare your environment.

Important: To run this script, you must have a VPS or a dedicated server. Shared hosting is not supported.

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Core Requirements

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Runtime Versions

Your server must support the following runtime environments:

Node.js Version

18.x or later

MongoDB Version

6.0 or later

Using the latest LTS (Long Term Support) versions of Node.js and MongoDB ensures the best performance, security, and compatibility.

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Minimum Server Specifications

For optimal performance in production:

Memory

2 GB RAM minimum (4 GB recommended)

CPU

2 vCPUs or more

Our test environment uses a 4 GB RAM / 2 vCPU VPS on Hetzner, which runs smoothly for medium traffic.

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Hosting Recommendations

You can deploy this script on a variety of environments:

Shared hosting is not supported, as it doesn’t provide Node.js or MongoDB runtime environments. Use VPS or cloud platforms.

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Optional: PaaS (Platform as a Service)

For databases, you can either host MongoDB locally or use managed services like MongoDB Atlas.

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Additional Requirements

  • HTTPS Support: SSL is required for production (can use Let’s Encrypt)
  • Environment Variables: Make sure to configure .env with all required keys
  • Node.js Package Manager: npm or yarn
  • PM2 or systemd (recommended for background service management)

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Firewall and Ports

Make sure the following ports are open on your server:

  • 3000: React frontend (during development)
  • 5000: Node.js backend (production may vary)
  • 443 / 80: HTTPS / HTTP traffic
  • 27017: MongoDB (if remote access is needed)

If you use Docker, ports can be mapped accordingly. Firewall rules should be set via UFW or provider dashboard.

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Web Server Compatibility

The app can run with or without a reverse proxy, but using Nginx is recommended for production.

Nginx

Recommended reverse proxy

Apache

Not recommended unless using as a static proxy only

With Nginx, you can handle HTTPS, caching, and compression. See our deployment docs for configuration samples.

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Next Steps

Once your server meets these requirements, proceed to the installation guide:

Installation Guide

Learn how to install and configure the script on your server.

If you need help, feel free to reach out to our support team.

Welcome to the Server Requirements guide for the Medium Clone Script (React + Node.js). This guide outlines the essential server specifications and hosting options to ensure a successful deployment. Whether you’re a developer or launching your own SaaS platform, this checklist will help you prepare your environment.

Important: To run this script, you must have a VPS or a dedicated server. Shared hosting is not supported.

​
Core Requirements

​
Runtime Versions

Your server must support the following runtime environments:

Node.js Version

18.x or later

MongoDB Version

6.0 or later

Using the latest LTS (Long Term Support) versions of Node.js and MongoDB ensures the best performance, security, and compatibility.

​
Minimum Server Specifications

For optimal performance in production:

Memory

2 GB RAM minimum (4 GB recommended)

CPU

2 vCPUs or more

Our test environment uses a 4 GB RAM / 2 vCPU VPS on Hetzner, which runs smoothly for medium traffic.

​
Hosting Recommendations

You can deploy this script on a variety of environments:

Shared hosting is not supported, as it doesn’t provide Node.js or MongoDB runtime environments. Use VPS or cloud platforms.

​
Optional: PaaS (Platform as a Service)

For databases, you can either host MongoDB locally or use managed services like MongoDB Atlas.

​
Additional Requirements

  • HTTPS Support: SSL is required for production (can use Let’s Encrypt)
  • Environment Variables: Make sure to configure .env with all required keys
  • Node.js Package Manager: npm or yarn
  • PM2 or systemd (recommended for background service management)

​
Firewall and Ports

Make sure the following ports are open on your server:

  • 3000: React frontend (during development)
  • 5000: Node.js backend (production may vary)
  • 443 / 80: HTTPS / HTTP traffic
  • 27017: MongoDB (if remote access is needed)

If you use Docker, ports can be mapped accordingly. Firewall rules should be set via UFW or provider dashboard.

​
Web Server Compatibility

The app can run with or without a reverse proxy, but using Nginx is recommended for production.

Nginx

Recommended reverse proxy

Apache

Not recommended unless using as a static proxy only

With Nginx, you can handle HTTPS, caching, and compression. See our deployment docs for configuration samples.

​
Next Steps

Once your server meets these requirements, proceed to the installation guide:

Installation Guide

Learn how to install and configure the script on your server.

If you need help, feel free to reach out to our support team.