Node.js Port 3000 already in use but it actually isn't?

Question

I have been working with a node.js project for a few weeks and it has been working great. Usually, I use npm start to run my app and view it in a browser on loc

Answer 1

This happens to me sometimes, EADDR in use. Typically there is a terminal window hiding out in the background that is still running the app. You can stop process with ctrl+C in the terminal window.

Or, perhaps you are listening to the port multiple times due to copy/pasta =)