# How to Configure Reverse Proxy for Node.js Application Using Apache on Oracle Linux 10

> URL: https://www.atlantic.net/dedicated-server-hosting/how-to-configure-reverse-proxy-for-node-js-application-using-apache-on-oracle-linux-10/ | Published: 2022-10-06 | Updated: 2025-12-10 | Author: Hitesh Jethva

Node.js is a very powerful tool used to host JavaScript-based applications on the web. However, Node.js has some vulnerabilities that can cause performance-related issues. It does not work well with IO-bound operations or rapid traffic growth. In this case, you can use Apache as a reverse proxy to manage port contention and improve the Node.js performance.

In this post, we will explain how to configure Apache as a Reverse Proxy for Node.js applications on Oracle Linux 10.

## Step 1 – Install Node.js

By default, the latest version of Node.js is available in the Oracle Linux 10 default repo.

You can install the Node.js by running the following command:

```
dnf install nodejs -y
```

Once Node.js is installed, you can verify the Node.js version using the following command:

```
node --version
```

You will get the following output:

```
v22.19.0
```

## Step 2 – Create a Node.js Application

First, create a directory to store your Node.js application with the following command:

```
mkdir nodeapp
```

Next, navigate to the create directory with the following command:

```
cd nodeapp
```

Next, create an app.js file:

```
nano app.js
```

Add the following code:

```
var http = require('http');
http.createServer(function (req, res) {
  res.writeHead(200, {'Content-Type': 'text/plain'});
  res.end('Welcome to Node.js Server');
}).listen(8000, "127.0.0.1");
console.log('Server running at http://127.0.0.1:8000/');
```

Save and close the file, then run your Node.js application with the following command:

```
node app.js
```

You will get the following output:

```
Server running at http://127.0.0.1:8000/
```

Press CTRL+C to stop the Node.js application.

## Step 3 – Install PM2 to Manage Node.js Service

Next, you will need to install PM2 to manage the Node.js service. You can install it with the following command:

```
npm i -g pm2
```

Once PM2 is installed, start the Node.js application with the following command:

```
pm2 start app.js
```

Next, enable your application to start at system reboot:

```
pm2 startup
```

You can list all your application services with the following command:

```
pm2 list
```

## Step 4 – Configure Apache as a Reverse Proxy for Node.js

It is a good idea to install and configure Apache as a reverse proxy for the Node.js applications. First, install the Apache package using the following command:

```
dnf install httpd -y
```

Next, create an Apache virtual host configuration file for the Node.js application:

```
nano /etc/httpd/conf.d/node.exampledomain.conf
```

Add the following configurations:

```
<VirtualHost *:80>
        ServerAdmin admin@exampledomain.com
        ServerName node.exampledomain.com
        ErrorLog /var/log/httpd/error.log
        CustomLog /var/log/httpd/access.log combined
        ProxyRequests On
        ProxyPass / http://localhost:8000
        ProxyPassReverse / http://localhost:8000
</VirtualHost>
```

Save and close the file, then start and enable the Apache service with the following command:

```
systemctl start httpd
systemctl enable httpd
```

## Step 5 – Access Node.js Application

At this point, Apache is configured as a reverse proxy for the Node.js application. You can now access the Node.js application using the URL **http://node.exampledomain.com**. You should see your Node.js application page:
 ![Node.js application page](https://www.atlantic.net/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/p1-4.png)

## Conclusion

Congratulations! You have successfully installed and configured Apache as a reverse proxy for the Node.js application. This will help you to increase your Node.js application performance. You can now host the Node.js applications on [dedicated hosting](https://www.atlantic.net/dedicated-server-hosting/) from Atlantic.Net!