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
Answer
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.