Connect over SSH, then install from a maintained source so you get a current version.
Node.js (via NodeSource, e.g. v20):
curl -fsSL https://deb.nodesource.com/setup_20.x | sudo bash -sudo apt install -y nodejs- Verify with
node -vandnpm -v.
Python 3 is usually preinstalled; add pip and venv:
sudo apt install python3 python3-pip python3-venv- Create isolated projects with
python3 -m venv myenv.
To keep apps running, use a process manager like pm2 for Node or gunicorn plus systemd for Python, behind Nginx as a reverse proxy. On unmanaged plans this is your responsibility; managed customers can open a ticket for guidance.
