# Where is Node red file directory **URL:** \ **Category:** Node-RED\ **Tags:** node-red, beginner\ **Created:** [12 July 2025 09:08 UTC](https://community.victronenergy.com/t/where-is-node-red-file-directory/39192 "2025-07-12T09:08:51Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 12\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Bluey](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/3d9bf3/32.png) [@Bluey](https://community.victronenergy.com/u/Bluey)\ **Post date:** [12 July 2025 09:08 UTC](https://community.victronenergy.com/t/where-is-node-red-file-directory/39192/1 "2025-07-12T09:08:52Z")
Where can I find Node red files? Where can I find settings.js What program do I use to edit settings.js ---
**Author:** ![mpvader](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/victron/user_avatar/community.victronenergy.com/mpvader/32/15_2.png) [@mpvader](https://community.victronenergy.com/u/mpvader)\ **Post date:** [12 July 2025 09:45 UTC](https://community.victronenergy.com/t/where-is-node-red-file-directory/39192/2 "2025-07-12T09:45:33Z")
Hi! One answer is here: > [@Where are the Node Red directories?](https://community.victronenergy.com/t/where-are-the-node-red-directories/38904/2): > > Found: root@einstein:/data/home/nodered/.node-red/node\_modules/ Why do you want to edit files? How to best edit depends. - if you’re somewhat familiar with a command line aka terminal prompt, then I recommend to get yourself root access. Login using ssh, for windows most people use a program called Putty for that. - If you’re not, are more a typical windows user, then I recommend to check out WinSCP ---
**Author:** ![mpvader](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/victron/user_avatar/community.victronenergy.com/mpvader/32/15_2.png) [@mpvader](https://community.victronenergy.com/u/mpvader)\ **Post date:** [12 July 2025 09:46 UTC](https://community.victronenergy.com/t/where-is-node-red-file-directory/39192/3 "2025-07-12T09:46:17Z")
Ps. Careful: you should probably not edit settings.js. For more details on why, see venus os large manual. ---
**Author:** ![mpvader](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/victron/user_avatar/community.victronenergy.com/mpvader/32/15_2.png) [@mpvader](https://community.victronenergy.com/u/mpvader)\ **Post date:** [12 July 2025 09:47 UTC](https://community.victronenergy.com/t/where-is-node-red-file-directory/39192/4 "2025-07-12T09:47:27Z")
> [@How to access the settings.js file for Node-Red on Cerbo GX](https://community.victronenergy.com/t/how-to-access-the-settings-js-file-for-node-red-on-cerbo-gx/18705): > > Hello I am trying to enable persistent data storage for Node-Red on my Cerbo GX. I have enabled superuser, set the root password and can access via Putty, but cannot find my way to the directory with the settings.js file. I am sitting at root@einstein:~ Can anyone tell me the specific commands to get to the right place? I have tried the standard dir command but that is not recognised Thanks Simon ---
**Author:** ![Bluey](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/3d9bf3/32.png) [@Bluey](https://community.victronenergy.com/u/Bluey)\ **Post date:** [12 July 2025 09:49 UTC](https://community.victronenergy.com/t/where-is-node-red-file-directory/39192/5 "2025-07-12T09:49:44Z")
I want to change the text to BOLD in the Victron nodes as the text is to light for me to read. Found: root@einstein:/data/home/nodered/.node-red/node\_modules/ Is this this the root directory on the PC? ---
**Author:** ![Bluey](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/3d9bf3/32.png) [@Bluey](https://community.victronenergy.com/u/Bluey)\ **Post date:** [12 July 2025 10:25 UTC](https://community.victronenergy.com/t/where-is-node-red-file-directory/39192/6 "2025-07-12T10:25:13Z")
_ **root@einstein:** _ What is this? and where can I find more information. ---
**Author:** ![mpvader](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/victron/user_avatar/community.victronenergy.com/mpvader/32/15_2.png) [@mpvader](https://community.victronenergy.com/u/mpvader)\ **Post date:** [12 July 2025 20:27 UTC](https://community.victronenergy.com/t/where-is-node-red-file-directory/39192/7 "2025-07-12T20:27:11Z")
Hi, Root@einstein is the prompt you see when you’re logged in to ssh aka shell aka terminal of the GX. Note that I can’t really help you further with this I’m afraid, there is no straight forward source of information with more information on this. ---
**Author:** ![Bluey](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/3d9bf3/32.png) [@Bluey](https://community.victronenergy.com/u/Bluey)\ **Post date:** [12 July 2025 22:49 UTC](https://community.victronenergy.com/t/where-is-node-red-file-directory/39192/8 "2025-07-12T22:49:33Z")
Thanks That helps me. But I am still looking for information, on how to access Node Red on the Cerbo. ---
**Author:** ![nickdb](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/victron/user_avatar/community.victronenergy.com/nickdb/32/51440_2.png) [@nickdb](https://community.victronenergy.com/u/nickdb)\ **Post date:** [13 July 2025 06:15 UTC](https://community.victronenergy.com/t/where-is-node-red-file-directory/39192/9 "2025-07-13T06:15:02Z")
Hi, best follow the getting started links in the “about” topic. There are getting started posts and a multi-part tutorial on the victron youtube channel. When configured it will appear remotely in a dedicated section on VRM and on the cerbo on port 1881. ---
**Author:** ![Bluey](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/3d9bf3/32.png) [@Bluey](https://community.victronenergy.com/u/Bluey)\ **Post date:** [14 July 2025 08:38 UTC](https://community.victronenergy.com/t/where-is-node-red-file-directory/39192/10 "2025-07-14T08:38:28Z")
What command do I use, now that I am in Putty connected to the Cerbo, to list the files and find settings.js ? ---
**Author:** ![Bluey](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/3d9bf3/32.png) [@Bluey](https://community.victronenergy.com/u/Bluey)\ **Post date:** [14 July 2025 08:41 UTC](https://community.victronenergy.com/t/where-is-node-red-file-directory/39192/11 "2025-07-14T08:41:27Z")
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**Author:** ![Bluey](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/3d9bf3/32.png) [@Bluey](https://community.victronenergy.com/u/Bluey)\ **Post date:** [14 July 2025 08:43 UTC](https://community.victronenergy.com/t/where-is-node-red-file-directory/39192/12 "2025-07-14T08:43:16Z")
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