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How to Deploy a React App on Netlify/Vercel

Building a React app is exciting, but making it live so the world can see is the real game-changer. Fortunately, platforms like Netlify and Vercel make deployment incredibly easy, even for beginners. In this guide, you’ll learn step-by-step how to deploy your React app on both platforms.

Why Choose Netlify or Vercel?

Both Netlify and Vercel are popular hosting platforms for modern web applications. Here’s why developers prefer them:

    1. Free hosting plans for small projects.
    2. Automatic builds & deployments from GitHub, GitLab, or Bitbucket.
    3. Serverless functions support for backend logic.
    4. Fast global CDN ensuring quick load times.
    5. Custom domain support for professional apps.

Prerequisites

Before deploying, make sure you have:

    1. A React app created (using Create React App, Vite, or Next.js).
    2. A GitHub/GitLab/Bitbucket repository containing your project.
    3. Accounts on Netlify and Vercel.

How to Deploy React App on Netlify

Step 1: Push Your React App to GitHub

Initialize Git in your React project:

    1. git init
    2. git add .
    3. git commit -m "Initial commit"
    4. git branch -M main
    5. git remote add origin https://github.com/your-username/react-app.git
    6. git push -u origin main
Step 2: Connect Your Project to Netlify
    1. 1. Log in to Netlify.
    2. 2. Click “New Site from Git.”
    3. 3. Select GitHub and choose your repository.
    4. 4. Netlify will detect your React app automatically.
      1. Build Command: npm run build
      2. Publish Directory: build
Step 3: Deploy

Click Deploy Site, and Netlify will handle the rest. Once complete, you’ll get a live URL like:

    1. https://your-app-name.netlify.app

How to Deploy React App on Vercel

Step 1: Push Your React App to GitHub

(Use the same steps as in the Netlify guide above.)

Step 2: Connect Your Project to Vercel
    1. Log in to Vercel
    2. Click “New Project.”
    3. Import your GitHub repo.
    4. Vercel auto-detects React apps and sets:
      1. Build Command: npm run build
      2. Publish Directory: build
Step 3: Deploy

Click Deploy, and within seconds, your React app will be live at:

    1. https://your-app-name.vercel.app
Bonus: Custom Domain Setup

Both Netlify and Vercel let you add a custom domain:

    1. On Netlify: Go to Domain settings > Add custom domain.
    2. On Vercel: Go to Domains > Add and link your domain.

Update your domain’s DNS records to point to the platform.

Deploying a React app on Netlify or Vercel is simple and fast. Whether you’re building a portfolio project or a production-ready app, these platforms handle deployment, scaling, and security with minimal effort.

If you’re new to deployment, start with Netlify for its beginner-friendly setup. If you’re working with Next.js or need advanced edge functions, Vercel is the go-to choice.

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