Render
Connect the GitHub repository, set npm install as the build command, and node index.js as the start command.
/ knowledge base
Deploy CODY properly.
Choose a path based on where you are running the bot. These pages are structured for repeatable deployments instead of copy-pasting a single command and hoping the process stays alive.
01 / production
VPS / Linux guide
Recommended for 24/7 operation and the most control.
Update the server and install essentials
Use an Ubuntu VPS, then install Git, Node.js, and a process manager.
sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade -y
sudo apt install -y git curlClone CODY and install dependencies
Keep the repository in a dedicated application directory.
git clone https://github.com/crysnovax/CODY.git
cd CODY && npm installConfigure secrets, then run with PM2
Never commit bot tokens or API keys. Use environment variables or a protected `.env` file.
npm install -g pm2
pm2 start index.js --name cody
pm2 save && pm2 startupFree panels
Use the panel deployment flow when you need a simple control panel. Keep secrets in the panel environment settings.
panel 7 →Termux
For Android development: install Node.js and Git, clone the repo, then use tmux for a persistent process.
pkg update -y
pkg install nodejs-lts git tmux -y