Can I host a WhatsApp bot or other non-Discord Node.js app?

Our hosting is often used for Discord bots, but it isn't limited to them. If your project runs on Node.js, Python, or Java, there's a good chance it'll run here too. This article covers hosting non-Discord projects like WhatsApp bots and small apps.

What else you can host

Our hosting runs Node.js, Python, and Java processes, so many non-Discord projects work just as well as a Discord bot, including:

• WhatsApp bots
• Small Node.js apps
• Socket servers and similar long-running services

The setup is the same as any bot: upload it like you would a Discord bot and set the startup file on the Settings page.

How to deploy a non-Discord project

1. Upload your code and dependency file to the Files tab.
2. Set your entry/startup file on the Settings page.
3. If your app needs to accept incoming connections, add a port on the IPs & Ports page.

Tip: If you're not sure your project fits, open a ticket and we'll confirm before you commit.

Frequently asked questions

Can you help debug my WhatsApp bot's code? We can't debug your third-party code for you, but we'll gladly help with the hosting side — startup, dependencies, ports, and runtime.

My app isn't Node, Python, or Java — can you host it? Those three runtimes are what we support. If you're unsure whether your stack qualifies, open a ticket and we'll let you know.