Hello! This guide will walk you through how to get started with Vercel, a cloud hosting service that’s perfect for beginners. You can easily publish your websites and applications for free, so let’s get started!
1Create a Vercel Account
- Go to the official Vercel website.
- Click “Sign Up” in the top-right corner of the page.
- Sign in with your GitHub, GitLab, or Bitbucket account, or register using your email address.
2Connect with GitHub (or GitLab/Bitbucket)
Vercel uses Git to manage your projects, so you’ll need to connect it with a Git repository service like GitHub.
- From your dashboard, click “Add New” → “Project”.
- Choose the service you want to connect with (such as GitHub) and approve the connection.
- Select the project (repository) you want to display on Vercel.
3Deploy Your Project
After selecting your project, follow these steps to begin deployment:
- Click “Import”.
- You’ll see deployment configuration settings, but the default settings are usually fine.
- Click “Deploy” to automatically start building and publishing your project.
- Wait a few minutes for the deployment to complete.
4Check Your Website
Once deployment is complete, a URL will be automatically issued.
- Click the issued URL (e.g.,
https://your-project-name.vercel.app) to confirm that your website displays correctly.
5Set Up a Domain (Optional)
If you want to set up your own domain, follow these steps:
- Click “Settings” on your project screen.
- Select “Domains” and click “Add”.
- Enter your domain name and follow the instructions to configure DNS settings.
Additional Tips
- When you update your project, simply push the changes to GitHub, and Vercel will automatically detect the updates and redeploy your site.
- The free plan is sufficient for most use cases, but consider a paid plan if you have large-scale projects or need to add custom features.
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