diff --git a/.npmrc b/.npmrc
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..b6f27f1
--- /dev/null
+++ b/.npmrc
@@ -0,0 +1 @@
+engine-strict=true
diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index 5784c9c..a7dfdb0 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -18,6 +18,8 @@ RudderStack's Control Plane Lite utility provides the UI to self-host and manage
 
 ## Setup
 
+Requirement: Use `Node.js v14` for the best experience. (`Node v16` and higher versions are not supported)
+
 To set up the RudderStack Control Plane Lite, run the following commands:
 
 1. `npm install`
diff --git a/package.json b/package.json
index 67872d8..cfb6754 100644
--- a/package.json
+++ b/package.json
@@ -62,6 +62,9 @@
     "eject": "react-scripts eject",
     "analyze": "source-map-explorer 'build/static/js/*.js'"
   },
+  "engines": {
+    "node": "<16"
+  },
   "eslintConfig": {
     "extends": "react-app"
   },