# App won't connect to backend

**URL:** <https://forum.codewithmosh.com/t/app-wont-connect-to-backend/7898>\
**Category:** React Native\
**Created:** [October 12, 2021, 12:49pm UTC](https://forum.codewithmosh.com/t/app-wont-connect-to-backend/7898 "2021-10-12T12:49:10Z")\
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**Post date:** [January 4, 2022, 4:28pm UTC](https://forum.codewithmosh.com/t/app-wont-connect-to-backend/7898/17 "2022-01-04T16:28:02Z")

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I think you need to run `npm install` from your server’s folder before starting itYour server should now run.

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