Deploy NestJS in minutes

NestJS compiles to plain Node, so it deploys on Darmi Cloud with the Node.js preset: build with the Nest CLI, start the compiled server, and your API is live behind automatic HTTPS with live logs.

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Step by step

How to deploy NestJS

Darmi Cloud has a dedicated Node.js / Express preset, so there is no configuration to write.

1
Sign in with GitHub
Open darmicloud.tech and sign in with GitHub (or Google). On first sign-in you grant read access so the deploy worker can clone your repositories.
2
Import your repository
Click New Project, pick your NestJS repository, and choose the branch to deploy — the default branch is preselected.
3
Select the Node.js / Express preset
Choose the Node.js / Express preset. The commands are prefilled (build: npm run build, start: npm run start:prod) — adjust them only if your project differs.
4
Add environment variables
Add any environment variables your app needs (database URLs, API keys, secrets). Mark sensitive values as secrets — they are injected into the container and hidden in the UI afterwards.
5
Deploy and watch it go live
Click Deploy. Watch the live build and runtime logs, and your app goes live on an automatic HTTPS subdomain. Every push to your branch redeploys automatically.

Preset defaults

Preset: Node.js / Express
Container port: 3000
Build command: npm run build
Start command: npm run start:prod

Tips for NestJS on Darmi Cloud

Set the start command to npm run start:prod so the compiled dist/main.js runs instead of the dev watcher.
In main.ts, listen with await app.listen(process.env.PORT ?? 3000, '0.0.0.0') so the container is reachable.
Microservices and queues (e.g. BullMQ with Redis) work — the app runs as a persistent process, not a serverless function.

FAQ

NestJS deployment FAQ

How do I run NestJS in production mode?

Build with npm run build and start with npm run start:prod, which runs the compiled output in dist/. Set these as the build and start commands.

Do WebSockets and GraphQL subscriptions work?

Yes. Your Nest app runs as a long-lived container behind Traefik, so persistent connections work without serverless timeouts.

Can I use my own custom domain?

Yes. Connect an existing domain or buy one inside Darmi Cloud. DNS is configured automatically and every domain gets free SSL via Let's Encrypt.

Is there a free plan?

Yes. The Free plan deploys one project on an automatic HTTPS subdomain with auto-deploy on every push. Paid plans add custom domains, PR preview deployments and more projects.