You have a website — maybe you built it in a class, maybe a designer sent you the files, maybe an AI tool like Bolt or Lovable generated it for you. Now you need to put it on the internet so anyone with a link can see it.
This should be easy. But when you search “how to put a website online,” most guides assume you already know what servers, domains, and configuration files are. You don’t need to know any of that.
Here’s the simplest way to go from files on your computer to a live website with a shareable link. Takes about 2 minutes.
What You’ll Get
A live website with a permanent link — something like yourname.zerodeploy.app — that anyone can visit from their phone, laptop, or tablet. Share the link over text, email, or social media, and people will see your website instantly.
What You Need
- Your website files (the folder with your HTML, CSS, images, etc.)
- An email address (to sign up — 14-day free trial)
That’s it. No software to install, no technical knowledge needed.
Not sure what “website files” means? If someone (a designer, a teacher, an AI tool) gave you a folder with files like index.html, style.css, and some images — that’s what you need. If you built something in Wix, Squarespace, or WordPress, those platforms handle putting your site online for you, so you don’t need this guide.
How to Put Your Website Online Step by Step
1. Go to the ZeroDeploy dashboard
Open dashboard.zerodeploy.dev in your browser and enter your email. You’ll receive a sign-in link in your inbox — click it, and you’re in. No password to remember.
2. Pick a name for your link
You’ll be asked to choose a short name (2-15 characters). This becomes your website’s address.
If you pick my-portfolio, your website will live at my-portfolio.zerodeploy.app. Pick something short and memorable — it’s what you’ll share with people.
3. Drag and drop your website files
You’ll see an upload area. Open the folder with your website files, select everything inside it, and drag it all into the upload area. Or click the area to browse for your files.
You can drop the entire folder at once — all the files inside will be uploaded together.
4. Done — your website is live
That’s it. Your website is on the internet. You’ll see your link in the dashboard — click it to visit your site and make sure everything looks right.
Share the link with anyone. They’ll see your website instantly — no downloads, no sign-in screens, nothing in the way.
Where to Share Your Website Link
Now that your site is live, put the link wherever people need to find it:
- Social media — Share it on Instagram, LinkedIn, X, or Facebook. Anyone who clicks it sees your website immediately.
- Job applications — Paste it in “portfolio” or “website” fields. A real website link stands out.
- Email — Drop the link in any email. Recipients can click straight to your site.
- Messaging apps — Text it, WhatsApp it, Slack it. Most apps will show a preview of your site right in the chat.
- Business cards — Print the link or turn it into a QR code. People can scan it and visit your site on the spot.
Tips
Updating your website? Upload the new files the same way you did the first time. Your link stays the same — no need to tell anyone a new address.
Want to collect messages from visitors? You can add a contact form to your site. See our guide on adding a contact form for the details.
Want your own domain name? The Starter plan includes 1 custom domain. Use www.yourname.com or any domain you own.
Want to see who’s visiting? ZeroDeploy includes free privacy analytics on every site — see how many people visited, where they’re from, and which pages they viewed. No setup needed.
Sharing a single file instead? If you just need to share a PDF (a resume, a menu, a pitch deck), see our guide on how to put a PDF online for free or how to put your resume online.
Building a portfolio? See our dedicated portfolio hosting page for tips on custom domains, analytics, and making your work stand out.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I put a website online for free?
Go to dashboard.zerodeploy.dev, sign up with your email (14-day free trial), pick a short name for your link, and drag and drop your website files. Your site will be live in under 2 minutes with a permanent link you can share with anyone.
Do I need to know how to code to put a website online?
No. If you have your website files ready — whether you built them yourself, got them from a designer, or generated them with an AI tool — you just drag and drop them into the dashboard. No code, no software, no technical knowledge required.
Is it really free to put a website online?
Yes! Drop API lets you host files for free for 72 hours — no sign-up required. Use the homepage upload widget or the API directly. For permanent hosting, the Starter plan ($9/mo) includes a 14-day free trial.
Wrap Up
That’s the whole process. Drag your files in, get a link, share it. Your website is on the internet and anyone can visit it.
No credit card to start. 14-day free trial. No technical knowledge. Just your website, online, for as long as you want it there.