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Making a node.js service using NSSM


I want to create a nodejs service, so that the node server starts as my computer starts, and i do not have to keep the command prompt open all the time. I m tryng to achieve this by using NSSM.

Here is the command to create the service:

nssm.exe install jewel-server C:\Program Files\nodejs\node.exe D:\jewel\server.js

Run service:

net start jewel-server

But this doesnt work and give this error:

The jewel-server service is starting.
The jewel-server service could not be started.

A service specific error occured: 3.

I checked error code 3 means the path is not correct but the is path correct. Can you tell what i am doing wrong, or is there any other open source & more reliable alternative to NSSM

Version:

NSSM
version: 2.24
Windows-7 64bit

Solution

  • The way parameters were passed was not correct, So used the NSSM GUI to set the parametes:

    Open GUI: nssm.exe install jewel-server
    

    Once the GUI is open give in the following values.

    Path: C:\Program Files\nodejs\node.exe
    Arguments: D:\jewel\server.js
    Press Install service
    

    Done! You can start the service now.