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## NS.nuke() method
Runs NUKE.exe on a server.
Signature:
```typescript
nuke(host: string): void;
```
## Parameters
| Parameter | Type | Description |
| --- | --- | --- |
| host | string | Hostname of the target server. |
Returns:
void
## Remarks
RAM cost: 0.05 GB
Running NUKE.exe on a target server gives you root access which means you can execute scripts on said server. NUKE.exe must exist on your home computer.
## Example 1
```ts
// NS1:
nuke("foodnstuff");
```
## Example 2
```ts
// NS2:
ns.nuke("foodnstuff");
```