# Using Ubuntu Snap Package Node for Ghost Review **URL:** \ **Category:** Self-hosting\ **Created:** [May 30, 2024, 12:06am UTC](https://forum.ghost.org/t/using-ubuntu-snap-package-node-for-ghost-review/47758 "2024-05-30T00:06:42Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 3\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Paulser](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forum.ghost.org/paulser/32/30626_2.png) [@Paulser](https://forum.ghost.org/u/Paulser)\ **Post date:** [May 30, 2024, 12:06am UTC](https://forum.ghost.org/t/using-ubuntu-snap-package-node-for-ghost-review/47758/1 "2024-05-30T00:06:42Z")
Does anyone have experience with Node snap package on Ubuntu with Ghost installation? (It might not be recommended?) I have done a Ghost upgrade and Node.js needed to be upgraded to a newer version than Ubuntu provided on the current package manager. I had a look at the snap package option for node. It seemed to be quite a good option (to me) for managing node versions. (Simple install and remove commands etc) **Examples:** sudo snap install node --classic OR sudo snap install node --channel=18/stable --classic So I decided to give it a go for my ghost installation. (I got backup and snapshot to roll back my changes) **Installation Information:** OS: Ubuntu, v22.04.4 LTS Node Version: v20.14.0 Ghost Version: 5.82.12 Ghost-CLI Version: 1.26.0 Environment: production Command: ‘ghost doctor’ After I did the upgrade to Node v20.14.0, I ran ghost doctor. **Ghost Doctor Results:** ✔ Checking system Node.js version - found v20.14.0 ✔ Checking logged in user ✔ Ensuring user is not logged in as ghost user ✔ Checking if logged in user is directory owner ✔ Checking current folder permissions ✔ Checking system compatibility ✔ Checking for a MySQL installation - sudo systemctl is-active ghost\_\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*-co-uk ✔ Validating config ✔ Checking folder permissions ✔ Checking file permissions ✔ Checking content folder ownership ✔ Checking memory availability ✔ Checking binary dependencies ✔ Checking free space ✔ Checking systemd unit file ✖ Checking systemd node version One or more errors occurred. 1. SystemError Message: Unable to determine node version in use by systemd Help: Ensure ‘ExecStart’ exists in /lib/systemd/system/ghost\_\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*-co-uk.service and uses a valid Node version I then changed the file as requested. **Old Config:** [Unit] Description=Ghost systemd service for blog: \*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*-co-uk Documentation=[Ghost: The #1 open source headless Node.js CMS](https://ghost.org/docs/) [Service] Type=simple WorkingDirectory=/var/www/ghost User=999 Environment=“NODE\_ENV=production” ExecStart=/usr/bin/node /usr/bin/ghost run Restart=always [Install] WantedBy=multi-user.target **New Config:** [Unit] Description=Ghost systemd service for blog: \*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*-co-uk Documentation=[Ghost: The #1 open source headless Node.js CMS](https://ghost.org/docs/) [Service] Type=simple WorkingDirectory=/var/www/ghost User=999 Environment=“NODE\_ENV=production” ExecStart=/snap/bin/node /usr/bin/ghost run Restart=always [Install] WantedBy=multi-user.target **Current State** I then tried to run ghost doctor and got the same issue, which has confused me. I have rebooted the server just encase it needed services restarted but still the same issue sadly. If anyone has any advice or additional information, I would be much appreciated. I will do my own research and will try to update this forum post If I find anything. Thanks for taking the time to read this post. ---
**Author:** ![markstos](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forum.ghost.org/markstos/32/18182_2.png) [@markstos](https://forum.ghost.org/u/markstos)\ **Post date:** [June 1, 2024, 2:00pm UTC](https://forum.ghost.org/t/using-ubuntu-snap-package-node-for-ghost-review/47758/2 "2024-06-01T14:00:12Z")
I suspect the snap package could work fine, but Ghost Doctor is failing to consider it a valid option. While there are pros and cons to using containers, if Ghost ran in a container, all issues with node on the host would be solved. There is a bit of discussion about that now because the new ActivityPub feature, at least for now, may be a separate service. So Docker Compose or something like that is needed to bring up two services. Personally, I run Ghost in containers now. > [@Interested in Ansible Role to install Ghost to run with podman containers / systemd / private networking?](https://forum.ghost.org/t/interested-in-ansible-role-to-install-ghost-to-run-with-podman-containers-systemd-private-networking/46226): > > I built an Ansible role for myself to automate installing multiple Ghost installs that will be run containerized with Podman and run as systemd services, sharing a private MySQL install. I’m weighing how much effort to put into cleaning it up and publishing it so I thought I’d gauge interest first. The last time I searched for “Podman” on this form, I only found my own posts… Features Ghost instances are run as systemd services, like with the ghost-cli install, but each in their own contai… ---
**Author:** ![joe-blocher](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forum.ghost.org/joe-blocher/32/27872_2.png) [@joe-blocher](https://forum.ghost.org/u/joe-blocher)\ **Post date:** [June 3, 2024, 5:39am UTC](https://forum.ghost.org/t/using-ubuntu-snap-package-node-for-ghost-review/47758/3 "2024-06-03T05:39:08Z")
AFAIK only Node v18 LTS is supported. See [Supported Node Version](https://ghost.org/docs/faq/node-versions/)