Resolving "connect ECONNREFUSED 0.0.0.0:5173" Error When Running Vite-React on Code-Server

Are you encountering the "connect ECONNREFUSED" error with the address "0.0.0.0:5173" while trying to run a Vite-React project on code-server? Don't worry; we've got you covered with a step-by-step solution.

Understanding the Error

The error message "connect ECONNREFUSED" indicates that your Vite-React project is struggling to establish a network connection to a specific IP address and port, specifically "0.0.0.0:5173." This issue commonly arises due to misconfigured settings or network-related problems.

Solution
Let's resolve this issue together by following these simple steps:

1. Configure Your vite.config.js File

Begin by confirming that your vite.config.js file is properly set up. This file houses the configuration settings for your Vite project, including server options. If it's not already in place, create or update the vite.config.js file in the root directory of your project.

export default defineConfig({
  plugins: [react()],
  server: {
    host: '0.0.0.0', // Change this to a valid IP address if needed
    port: 5173, // Optional otherwise your app will start on default port
  },
})

Start Your Vite-React Project
Now, restart your Vite-React project by running the following commands in your project directory:

   # Start the development server
   npm run dev

1. Access Your Application To access your Vite-React application on code-server, open your web browser and navigate to the following URL:

http://<code-server-host>:<code-server-port>/proxy/<project-port>/

: Replace this with the IP or hostname of your code-server instance.
: Replace this with the port number your code-server is running on.
: Replace this with the port number your Vite-React project is using (e.g., 5173).
For example, if your code-server is running on http://:9090, and your Vite-React project is using port 5173, you would access it at:

    http://<code-server-ip>:<code-server-port>/proxy/5173/

1. Verify Your Application You should now have access to your Vite-React project via code-server without encountering the "connect ECONNREFUSED" error. Confirm that your project is functioning as expected.

Error:

if you're getting this type of error-

Then Access your running application on this url

http://<code-server-ip>:5173/

Conclusion
By ensuring the correct configuration in your vite.config.js file, confirming network settings, and accessing your project through the provided URL, you can successfully resolve the "connect ECONNREFUSED 0.0.0.0:5173" error. Now, you're ready to develop your Vite-React application seamlessly on code-server.

Happy coding!