How to Install NodeBB Forum on Debian 9

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Blago Eres
Mar 4, 2019

NodeBB is a Node.js based forum software built for the modern web. It’s built on either a MongoDB or Redis database. In this guide, we will guide you step-by-step through the NodeBBB installation process on the Debian 9 operating system using Nginx as the reverse proxy, MongoDB as the database, and acme.sh and Let’s Encrypt for HTTPS.

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Blago Eres

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