Hosting: GitHub and Vercel

Put your project on the internet and get a link that anyone can open.

What this is: Two free services work together. GitHub keeps your files, and Vercel publishes them as a website.
Who it is for: Anyone with a finished project who wants it online.
What you will get: A live web address that opens your website.
Time: About 12 minutes
You need: An email address
Your project files
About 12 minutes

Your path: GitHub and Vercel

☐ Create a GitHub account
1. Open github.com and press Sign up.
2. Type your email, a password and a user name.
You should see: You are signed in to GitHub.
☐ Put your project on GitHub
1. On GitHub press New, type a name, then press Create repository.
2. Press uploading an existing file and drag your project files in.
3. Press Commit changes.
You should see: Your files are listed on the repository page.
☐ Sign in to Vercel with GitHub
1. Open vercel.com/signup.
2. Press Continue with GitHub and allow it.
You should see: You are in your Vercel dashboard (the home page of your account).
☐ Deploy your site
1. Press Add New, then Project.
2. Pick your repository and press Deploy.
You should see: A live link appears. Open it to see your site.
☐ Add your secret keys
1. Open your project, then Settings, then Environment Variables.
2. Paste each key name and value, then deploy again.
You should see: The site works with its keys.
☐ Add your own web address
1. Open your project, then Settings, then Domains.
2. Type your address and follow what Vercel shows.
You should see: Vercel shows your address as ready.

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