How to run node.js app forever when console is closed?

Question

I connect to my remote server via ssh. Then I start my node.js app with Forever. Everything works fine until I close my console window. How to run node.js app FOREVER on my

Answer 1

In Linux, SSH into your remote server and run

screen

to launch into a new screen.

Finally, type ctrlad to detach the screen session without killing the process.

More info here.