Updated guide for using Websockets

Hi,

What's the current state of using Websockets on Webfaction? I see a lot of answers on here which indicate it's impossible without a dedicated IP because Nginx doesn't support HTTP 1.1 (which it does as of somewhat recently). However, this question indicates that it's now possible without purchasing a dedicated IP.

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asked 12 Oct '13, 23:34

jordonwii
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As of April 2014, we support Websockets via the 'custom websockets app listening on port' application type available via our control panel.

Just install that app, make a note of its assigned port, then configure your websockets app to listen on that port, then add it to your site.

Hope that helps!

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answered 12 Oct '13, 23:41

ryans ♦♦
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edited 24 Nov '14, 19:41

seanf
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Perfect. Thanks!

(12 Oct '13, 23:41) jordonwii

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