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# Port Configuration Guide
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Pulse supports multiple ways to configure the frontend port (default: 7655).
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> **Development tip:** The hot-reload scripts (`scripts/dev-hot.sh`, `scripts/hot-dev.sh`, and `make dev-hot`) load `.env`, `.env.local`, and `.env.dev`. Set `FRONTEND_PORT` or `PULSE_DEV_API_PORT` there to run the backend on a different port while keeping the generated `curl` commands and Vite proxy in sync.
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## Recommended Methods
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### 1. During Installation (Easiest)
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The installer prompts for the port. To skip the prompt, use:
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```bash
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FRONTEND_PORT=8080 curl -fsSL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/rcourtman/Pulse/main/install.sh | bash
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```
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### 2. Using systemd override (For existing installations)
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```bash
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sudo systemctl edit pulse
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```
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Add these lines:
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```ini
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[Service]
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Environment="FRONTEND_PORT=8080"
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```
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Then restart: `sudo systemctl restart pulse`
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### 3. Using system.json (Alternative method)
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Edit `/etc/pulse/system.json`:
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```json
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{
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"frontendPort": 8080
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}
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```
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Then restart: `sudo systemctl restart pulse`
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### 4. Using environment variables (Docker)
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For Docker deployments:
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```bash
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docker run -e FRONTEND_PORT=8080 -p 8080:8080 rcourtman/pulse:latest
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```
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## Priority Order
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Pulse checks for port configuration in this order:
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1. `FRONTEND_PORT` environment variable
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2. `PORT` environment variable (legacy)
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3. `frontendPort` in system.json
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4. Default: 7655
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Environment variables always override configuration files.
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## Why not .env?
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The `/etc/pulse/.env` file is reserved exclusively for authentication credentials:
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- `API_TOKEN` - API authentication token (hashed)
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- `PULSE_AUTH_USER` - Web UI username
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- `PULSE_AUTH_PASS` - Web UI password (hashed)
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Keeping application configuration separate from authentication credentials:
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- Makes it clear what's a secret vs what's configuration
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- Allows different permission models if needed
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- Follows the principle of separation of concerns
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- Makes it easier to backup/share configs without exposing credentials
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## Troubleshooting
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### Port not changing after configuration?
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1. Check which service name is in use:
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```bash
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systemctl list-units | grep pulse
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```
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It might be `pulse` or `pulse-backend` depending on your installation method.
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2. Verify the configuration is loaded:
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```bash
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sudo systemctl show pulse | grep Environment
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```
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3. Check if another process is using the port:
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```bash
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sudo lsof -i :8080
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```
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