Node-RED: How to start Node-RED

This documentation is part of the Introduction guide. View the full guide here: Introduction to Node-RED, all you need to know about it.

Welcome to the Stackhero documentation

Stackhero provides a fully managed Node-RED cloud environment designed to get you building workflows quickly:

• Built-in MQTT server (Mosquitto) for seamless IoT integration.
• Full access to the Node-RED admin UI for managing flows and settings.
• Node-RED Dashboard included for real-time visualization.
• Dedicated SMTP email server included, with no limits on sending.
• Effortless one-click updates to keep your instance current.
• Custom domain names with automatic HTTPS: for example, https://node-red.your-company.com.
• High performance and strong security with private, dedicated infrastructure.

You can have a secure, production-ready Node-RED cloud hosting instance running in about 5 minutes. Stackhero handles setup, updates, and infrastructure so you can focus on building automations.

If you feel Node-RED is a good fit for your project and wish to explore it effortlessly, you are in the right place. We offer managed Node-RED instances that are pre-configured and ready for use with just a single click.

You can start a free demo instance in only 2 minutes, allowing you to test Node-RED without any hassle. Once you are satisfied with your testing, transitioning to a production environment and upgrading is as simple as a single click.

Click here to learn more about Node-RED cloud and start it for free.