Deploy Your AWS Amplify Frontend

Use Amplify's backend services without the AWS Console for deploys.

Last updated: February 20, 2026
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How it works

AWS Amplify backend + ZeroDeploy frontend.

AWS Amplify's backend services (Cognito for auth, AppSync/API Gateway for API, S3 for storage) run in AWS independently of Amplify Hosting. Your frontend — hosted on ZeroDeploy — uses the Amplify JS libraries to connect to these services at runtime. You get AWS's backend without AWS's hosting complexity.

Deploy in 3 steps

From zero to live in under a minute.

1

Create your frontend project

Scaffold a new project with Vite. Add the AWS Amplify SDK and connect it to your backend.

bash 
npm create vite@latest my-app -- --template react-ts
2

Build for production

Run the build command to generate static output in dist/.

bash 
cd my-app && npm run build
3

Deploy to ZeroDeploy

One command to push your frontend to the edge. It's live in seconds.

bash 
zerodeploy deploy --dir dist

Configuration tips

Connecting your frontend to AWS Amplify.

  • Export your Amplify config using amplify pull to generate amplifyconfiguration.json. Import it in your app: Amplify.configure(config).
  • Store any custom API endpoints as environment variables: VITE_API_ENDPOINT. The Amplify config file handles most service URLs automatically.
  • Build locally with npm run build. Amplify's backend provisioning (amplify push) is separate from your frontend deploy — do it before building your frontend.

Things to know

AWS Amplify-specific tips to avoid common pitfalls.

  • Amplify backend and frontend deploy separately. Run amplify push to provision/update backend resources, then build your frontend and deploy with zerodeploy deploy.
  • Cognito auth callback URLs need your ZeroDeploy domain. Update them in the Amplify config or directly in the AWS Console (Cognito > App client settings).
  • For SPAs with client-side routing, create a public/_redirects file with /* /index.html 200. Learn more about redirects →
  • The amplifyconfiguration.json file contains your API endpoints and auth config. It's safe to include in your bundle — these are client-side identifiers, not secrets. Never include aws-exports.js with secret keys.

Everything you need

Host your AWS Amplify frontend with the features you'd expect from a modern hosting platform.

Instant Deploys

Push to deploy in under 5 seconds. No queues, no build minutes to worry about.

Preview URLs

Every deployment gets a unique URL. Share any version instantly with your team.

Custom Domains

Connect your own domain with automatic SSL. Just add a CNAME and you're live. Learn more →

GitHub Actions CI/CD

Deploy on every push with GitHub Actions. Get PR comments with preview URLs. Set up CI/CD →

Built-in Analytics

See traffic, top pages, referrers, and countries right in your dashboard. No third-party scripts. Learn more →

Forms That Just Work

Add action="/_forms/contact" to any form. Submissions appear in your dashboard. Learn more →

Frequently asked questions

Can I use AWS Amplify backend without Amplify Hosting?

Yes. Amplify's backend services (Auth, API, Storage, DataStore) are separate from Amplify Hosting. Your frontend can be hosted anywhere — including ZeroDeploy — and still connect to all Amplify backend services using the Amplify JS libraries.

Why use ZeroDeploy instead of Amplify Hosting?

ZeroDeploy deploys in under 5 seconds (vs 1-5 minutes with Amplify). You get built-in forms and privacy analytics. Pricing is a flat $29/month instead of pay-per-use. And you don't need an AWS account or IAM permissions just to deploy a frontend.

Do I still need the Amplify CLI?

Yes — for managing your backend resources (amplify push, amplify pull). You don't need it for frontend deployment. Use the ZeroDeploy CLI for that: zerodeploy deploy --dir dist.

How do I handle Cognito auth redirects?

Add your ZeroDeploy URL to the callback URLs in your Cognito app client settings. You can update this via the Amplify CLI (amplify update auth) or directly in the AWS Console under Cognito > User Pools > App client settings.

Also works with

ZeroDeploy hosts frontends for any backend-as-a-service.

Firebase Supabase Nhost

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