# \#server

**URL:** https://forum.elixirforum.com/tag/server/524.md

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## [1U Server Rack Choice for Elixir Server](https://forum.elixirforum.com/t/1u-server-rack-choice-for-elixir-server/73084)

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**Author:** [@elixir\_is\_cool](https://forum.elixirforum.com/u/elixir_is_cool)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [October 27, 2025, 10:25pm UTC](https://forum.elixirforum.com/t/1u-server-rack-choice-for-elixir-server/73084 "2025-10-27T22:25:55Z")

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I am looking for a minimal setup for a 1U rack server to host a mobile apps back-end. Elixir is great because I do code updates without stopping the server. However, I am inexperienced with the type of server I should …

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## [Critical SSH vulnerability for Linux servers](https://forum.elixirforum.com/t/critical-ssh-vulnerability-for-linux-servers/64667)

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**Author:** [@Hermanverschooten](https://forum.elixirforum.com/u/Hermanverschooten)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [July 3, 2024, 9:45am UTC](https://forum.elixirforum.com/t/critical-ssh-vulnerability-for-linux-servers/64667 "2024-07-03T09:45:33Z")

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For those of us that host their own servers and everyone else… OpenSSH CVE-2024-6387 RCE Vulnerability: Risk & Mitigation | Qualys OpenSSH vulnerability regreSSHion puts millions of servers at risk | CSO Online https:/…

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## [How to do "Start Caching" the sql table on the start of server?](https://forum.elixirforum.com/t/how-to-do-start-caching-the-sql-table-on-the-start-of-server/55877)

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**Author:** [@bishen28](https://forum.elixirforum.com/u/bishen28)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [May 15, 2023, 1:13pm UTC](https://forum.elixirforum.com/t/how-to-do-start-caching-the-sql-table-on-the-start-of-server/55877 "2023-05-15T13:13:34Z")

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hello guys i am using mix/otp for my backend project and my server is running on AWS i want to cache my one of table (almost 1000 rows , mysql) on the start of the server. how can i do that. help me here.

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## [Deploying my first Phoenix app to Fly.io… what do I really need?](https://forum.elixirforum.com/t/deploying-my-first-phoenix-app-to-fly-io-what-do-i-really-need/54646)

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**Author:** [@MatijaL](https://forum.elixirforum.com/u/MatijaL)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 17, 2023, 2:15pm UTC](https://forum.elixirforum.com/t/deploying-my-first-phoenix-app-to-fly-io-what-do-i-really-need/54646 "2023-03-17T14:15:56Z")

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Hi, I’ve been learning Elixir and Phoenix for some time now I would like to deploy my first app to Fly.io. The thing is, I’m a beginner and I don’t really know how to structure my app and volumes. So, I have a Phoenix …

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## [Can't start one project but can start another one](https://forum.elixirforum.com/t/cant-start-one-project-but-can-start-another-one/53626)

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**Author:** [@rsotelo14](https://forum.elixirforum.com/u/rsotelo14)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [February 2, 2023, 4:34pm UTC](https://forum.elixirforum.com/t/cant-start-one-project-but-can-start-another-one/53626 "2023-02-02T16:34:50Z")

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I have two Phoenix projects in the same directory and when I run 'mix phx.server ’ for one of them and go to my localhost:4000 the browser doesn’t connect. But when I start the other one it does connect. Does anyone kno…

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## [Not able to access Phoenix server from different machines in the network](https://forum.elixirforum.com/t/not-able-to-access-phoenix-server-from-different-machines-in-the-network/50704)

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**Author:** [@schliemannw](https://forum.elixirforum.com/u/schliemannw)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [October 3, 2022, 9:33am UTC](https://forum.elixirforum.com/t/not-able-to-access-phoenix-server-from-different-machines-in-the-network/50704 "2022-10-03T09:33:15Z")

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Hi! I use Phoenix to serve an API and I’ve been using it in development for many months now running it on port 4000 and a Node server (SSR React) on port 3000 that sends request to the Phoenix backend. I noticed yester…

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## [Scalable chat app backend architecture for web and mobile app with Elixir(without phoenix) ](https://forum.elixirforum.com/t/scalable-chat-app-backend-architecture-for-web-and-mobile-app-with-elixir-without-phoenix/48206)

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**Author:** [@DeepMondal2001](https://forum.elixirforum.com/u/DeepMondal2001)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [June 5, 2022, 3:57pm UTC](https://forum.elixirforum.com/t/scalable-chat-app-backend-architecture-for-web-and-mobile-app-with-elixir-without-phoenix/48206 "2022-06-05T15:57:30Z")

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I am completly new to elixir and concurrent programming but I want to develop a chat app in elixir so my question is what will be the right backend architecture for my app I mean how can I connect Flutter and React to th…

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## ["error" message when running mix phx.server](https://forum.elixirforum.com/t/error-message-when-running-mix-phx-server/47959)

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**Author:** [@laisacsts](https://forum.elixirforum.com/u/laisacsts)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [May 24, 2022, 8:15pm UTC](https://forum.elixirforum.com/t/error-message-when-running-mix-phx-server/47959 "2022-05-24T20:15:24Z")

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Context: I installed phoenix and created a new project, apparently the project is ok, I did everything following the tutorial of a course I’m doing. When I try to give the command “mix phx.server” in the terminal, the f…

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## [Elixir Absinthe GraphQL Apı](https://forum.elixirforum.com/t/elixir-absinthe-graphql-api/47141)

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**Author:** [@bar65](https://forum.elixirforum.com/u/bar65)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [April 10, 2022, 6:29pm UTC](https://forum.elixirforum.com/t/elixir-absinthe-graphql-api/47141 "2022-04-10T18:29:51Z")

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i am new to elixir graphql API, i created a new project and got this error(Project created in windows cmd) mix phx.new graphql\_apı --no-html --no-webpack \*\* (Mix) Invalid option: --no-webpack

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## [Mix phx.server error - (ArgumentError) missing :adapter option on use Ecto.Repo](https://forum.elixirforum.com/t/mix-phx-server-error-argumenterror-missing-adapter-option-on-use-ecto-repo/47094)

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**Author:** [@bar65](https://forum.elixirforum.com/u/bar65)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [April 9, 2022, 1:19pm UTC](https://forum.elixirforum.com/t/mix-phx-server-error-argumenterror-missing-adapter-option-on-use-ecto-repo/47094 "2022-04-09T13:19:44Z")

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I’m new to api with Elixir and when I write mix phx.server in the project I get an error like this == Compilation error in file lib/blog\_app/repo.ex == \*\* (ArgumentError) missing :adapter option on use Ecto.Repo (ec…

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## [How to write a caching server in Elixir](https://forum.elixirforum.com/t/how-to-write-a-caching-server-in-elixir/45557)

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**Author:** [@highmountaintea](https://forum.elixirforum.com/u/highmountaintea)\
**Replies:** 17\
**Last updated:** [January 28, 2022, 5:18pm UTC](https://forum.elixirforum.com/t/how-to-write-a-caching-server-in-elixir/45557 "2022-01-28T17:18:23Z")

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There is an oracle on the moon, who can give profound answers to all questions. The oracle is all knowing, but requires a minute or two to ponder each question before answering. Luckily he has 4 brains, so he can ponder …

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## [Access Phoenix Dev in local network](https://forum.elixirforum.com/t/access-phoenix-dev-in-local-network/43316)

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**Author:** [@Nefcairon](https://forum.elixirforum.com/u/Nefcairon)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [October 24, 2021, 12:48pm UTC](https://forum.elixirforum.com/t/access-phoenix-dev-in-local-network/43316 "2021-10-24T12:48:33Z")

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Hello, I have started a phoenix app in developement mode via mix phx.server on my ubuntu machine and can access my app via localhost:4000. Shouldn’t I be able to access it from my smartphone as well (as long as it is i…

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## [Absinthe Socket not canceling notifier](https://forum.elixirforum.com/t/absinthe-socket-not-canceling-notifier/40469)

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**Author:** [@saif](https://forum.elixirforum.com/u/saif)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [June 16, 2021, 5:43am UTC](https://forum.elixirforum.com/t/absinthe-socket-not-canceling-notifier/40469 "2021-06-16T05:43:33Z")

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Hello, Our Elixir application uses Absinthe, and we’re using the Absinthe Socket package to connect from the client side. We’re running into an issue where the notifier we’re creating to subscribe to the server isn’t be…

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## [Chat server with elixir programing](https://forum.elixirforum.com/t/chat-server-with-elixir-programing/40161)

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**Author:** [@Skysoft13](https://forum.elixirforum.com/u/Skysoft13)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [June 1, 2021, 11:42am UTC](https://forum.elixirforum.com/t/chat-server-with-elixir-programing/40161 "2021-06-01T11:42:49Z")

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Hi everyone, as you know whats app using erlang for chat server. If any one decide to develop new chat project like whats app, how they will handle erlang or elixir for server. I saw this website for chat server, but I …

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## [Request Smuggling Via HTTP/2 - Is Phoenix Vulnerable?](https://forum.elixirforum.com/t/request-smuggling-via-http-2-is-phoenix-vulnerable/38639)

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**Author:** [@Exadra37](https://forum.elixirforum.com/u/Exadra37)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [April 1, 2021, 8:31pm UTC](https://forum.elixirforum.com/t/request-smuggling-via-http-2-is-phoenix-vulnerable/38639 "2021-04-01T20:31:54Z")

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The revival of HTTP request smuggling has led to devastating vulnerabilities in our modern application deployments. An HTTP request smuggled past the validation of an edge server can lead to serious consequences, incl…

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## [Is there a super-simple phoenix web framework alternative?](https://forum.elixirforum.com/t/is-there-a-super-simple-phoenix-web-framework-alternative/38055)

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**Author:** [@jononomo](https://forum.elixirforum.com/u/jononomo)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [March 12, 2021, 10:31pm UTC](https://forum.elixirforum.com/t/is-there-a-super-simple-phoenix-web-framework-alternative/38055 "2021-03-12T22:31:46Z")

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I’m wondering if there is an Elixir web framework that is basically just a router and some templates. I’ve noticed that with Phoenix I just feel like I have too many files and one extra layer of indirection through ever…

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## [Phoenix server has stopped, no errors given](https://forum.elixirforum.com/t/phoenix-server-has-stopped-no-errors-given/37615)

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**Author:** [@VincentBlackdot](https://forum.elixirforum.com/u/VincentBlackdot)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [February 21, 2021, 10:31pm UTC](https://forum.elixirforum.com/t/phoenix-server-has-stopped-no-errors-given/37615 "2021-02-21T22:31:44Z")

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my server just stopped running and when i tried to restart it (iex -S mix phx.server) my interactive shall starts but the server isnt starting ive tried deleting dependacies and getting them again nothing has helpped ou…

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## [Is there a way to reduce mix phx.server output?](https://forum.elixirforum.com/t/is-there-a-way-to-reduce-mix-phx-server-output/37347)

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**Author:** [@WestKeys](https://forum.elixirforum.com/u/WestKeys)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [February 6, 2021, 1:51am UTC](https://forum.elixirforum.com/t/is-there-a-way-to-reduce-mix-phx-server-output/37347 "2021-02-06T01:51:13Z")

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Every time I run mix phx.server, I get: \[info\] Running HelloWeb.Endpoint with cowboy 2.8.0 at 0.0.0.0:4000 (http) \[info\] Access HelloWeb.Endpoint at http://localhost:4000 webpack is watching the files… \[hardsource:86c…

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## [Get network address everytime I run mix phx.server](https://forum.elixirforum.com/t/get-network-address-everytime-i-run-mix-phx-server/36123)

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**Author:** [@tanweerdev](https://forum.elixirforum.com/u/tanweerdev)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [December 10, 2020, 1:06pm UTC](https://forum.elixirforum.com/t/get-network-address-everytime-i-run-mix-phx-server/36123 "2020-12-10T13:06:55Z")

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Sometimes I need to share network address of my machine with my colleague which have access to same network(same wifi). and its really useful if he can connect to my machine and perform queries/requests from their machin…

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## [Mix phx.server failing after upgrading to phoenix 1.5.0-rc.0](https://forum.elixirforum.com/t/mix-phx-server-failing-after-upgrading-to-phoenix-1-5-0-rc-0/30842)

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**Author:** [@samtechie](https://forum.elixirforum.com/u/samtechie)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [May 15, 2020, 2:28am UTC](https://forum.elixirforum.com/t/mix-phx-server-failing-after-upgrading-to-phoenix-1-5-0-rc-0/30842 "2020-05-15T02:28:53Z")

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I followed the instructions for upgrading phoenix 1.4 to 1.5.0-rc.0 but when I run mix phx.server. I get the following error. \*\* (Mix) Could not start application patchtrace: Patchtrace.Application.start(:normal, \[\]) …

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## [Build http server with Phoenix](https://forum.elixirforum.com/t/build-http-server-with-phoenix/30731)

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**Author:** [@Sebvel](https://forum.elixirforum.com/u/Sebvel)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [April 18, 2020, 5:27am UTC](https://forum.elixirforum.com/t/build-http-server-with-phoenix/30731 "2020-04-18T05:27:34Z")

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Hi everyone, I am new with Phoenix and I want to build a http server with this but I don’t know how. Could You tell me about any video or blog?

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## [Want to create a 2 players online game using an Elixir server](https://forum.elixirforum.com/t/want-to-create-a-2-players-online-game-using-an-elixir-server/29900)

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**Author:** [@maxtrautwein](https://forum.elixirforum.com/u/maxtrautwein)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [March 19, 2020, 10:34am UTC](https://forum.elixirforum.com/t/want-to-create-a-2-players-online-game-using-an-elixir-server/29900 "2020-03-19T10:34:43Z")

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Hi ! I want to create a 2 players online game using Lua and an Elixir server. I already have some experience with Lua but I am totally new to Elixir. I was wondering if you had any ideas about where I could look at to …

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## [What is the best setup to run up to 6 PC workstations with centralized management?](https://forum.elixirforum.com/t/what-is-the-best-setup-to-run-up-to-6-pc-workstations-with-centralized-management/27253)

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**Author:** [@acrolink](https://forum.elixirforum.com/u/acrolink)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [December 2, 2019, 9:49am UTC](https://forum.elixirforum.com/t/what-is-the-best-setup-to-run-up-to-6-pc-workstations-with-centralized-management/27253 "2019-12-02T09:49:03Z")

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I want to prepare 4 to 6 Windows based workstations to teach office / programming. I thought about installing i3 based systems on the workstations and connect them to a Windows Server instance with multi-point protocol. …

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## [Zombie phoenix server after quiting](https://forum.elixirforum.com/t/zombie-phoenix-server-after-quiting/26339)

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**Author:** [@petros](https://forum.elixirforum.com/u/petros)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [October 25, 2019, 3:33am UTC](https://forum.elixirforum.com/t/zombie-phoenix-server-after-quiting/26339 "2019-10-25T03:33:00Z")

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Hi, I quit phx.server using Ctrl+C and then a for Abort. This seems to leave the server process alive occupying port 4000. If I don’t kill the process, I can’t start the server again after that. I get the following erro…

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## [Boring a server to death - The Slow Loris Attack](https://forum.elixirforum.com/t/boring-a-server-to-death-the-slow-loris-attack/25835)

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**Author:** [@Exadra37](https://forum.elixirforum.com/u/Exadra37)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [October 4, 2019, 9:56pm UTC](https://forum.elixirforum.com/t/boring-a-server-to-death-the-slow-loris-attack/25835 "2019-10-04T21:56:00Z")

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Today I came across this article, and I was surprised to never have heard about this type of attack… The slow loris is a kind of slow and low attack invented by RSnake in 2009. Instead of sending requests as fast as po…

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## [How to create local server](https://forum.elixirforum.com/t/how-to-create-local-server/25833)

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**Author:** [@alxchoy](https://forum.elixirforum.com/u/alxchoy)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [October 3, 2019, 9:56pm UTC](https://forum.elixirforum.com/t/how-to-create-local-server/25833 "2019-10-03T21:56:54Z")

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Hi everybody, I’m new in this programming language, my question is about create a simple http server. For example in golang or nodeJs, I only need use owner http modules but in elixir I need cowboy? Plug? Potion?. I wa…

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## [Running Phoenix on Unix socket](https://forum.elixirforum.com/t/running-phoenix-on-unix-socket/25374)

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**Author:** [@acrolink](https://forum.elixirforum.com/u/acrolink)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [September 14, 2019, 8:44am UTC](https://forum.elixirforum.com/t/running-phoenix-on-unix-socket/25374 "2019-09-14T08:44:42Z")

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How to do that?

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## [Is it possible to start a Phoenix Server manually?](https://forum.elixirforum.com/t/is-it-possible-to-start-a-phoenix-server-manually/22618)

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**Author:** [@axelson](https://forum.elixirforum.com/u/axelson)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [June 20, 2019, 12:15am UTC](https://forum.elixirforum.com/t/is-it-possible-to-start-a-phoenix-server-manually/22618 "2019-06-20T00:15:03Z")

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I know that you can tell the phoenix server to start manually? I know you can start the server automatically with mix phx.start or by setting server: true in your Endpoint configuration, but I don’t see a way to start it…

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## [Modules and watchers being loaded twice](https://forum.elixirforum.com/t/modules-and-watchers-being-loaded-twice/13829)

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**Author:** [@adrian](https://forum.elixirforum.com/u/adrian)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [April 25, 2018, 7:01am UTC](https://forum.elixirforum.com/t/modules-and-watchers-being-loaded-twice/13829 "2018-04-25T07:01:36Z")

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Hi, When I run the command mix phx.server it seems that modules are loaded twice. For example I get: Setting up watches. Beware: since -r was given, this may take a while! Setting up watches. Beware: since -r was giv…
