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How-To Guide
How to deploy a static site
in minutes.
Upload your HTML, CSS, and JavaScript files and get a live website instantly. Works with any static site generator or framework. Free hosting with SSL.
- Any static site
- Instant deployment
- Free SSL
- Password protection
Step-by-step deployment guide
- 1
Build your static site
Create your HTML, CSS, and JavaScript files. If using a framework like React or Vue, run your build command to generate static files.
- 2
Create a Pond account
Sign up for free with your email. No credit card required. You'll be ready to deploy in seconds.
- 3
Create a new pond
Click "New Pond" and give your site a name. This will be your project container.
- 4
Upload your files
Drag and drop your build folder or ZIP archive. Pond will extract and host all your files automatically.
- 5
Your site is live!
Get your site URL immediately. Share it with anyone. Custom domains from $3/month.
- 6
Optional: Connect custom domain (paid)
Add your domain in settings, update your DNS records, and Pond will provision a free SSL certificate automatically. Plans from $3/month.
Why deploy on Pond?
Simple static hosting with everything you need
Free SSL certificates
HTTPS enabled automatically for all sites, including custom domains. Secure by default.
Instant cache updates
When you deploy updates, the CDN cache is cleared automatically. Changes go live immediately.
Custom domains (paid)
Connect your own domain for a professional URL. Plans start at $3/month with free SSL.
Any framework
Works with React, Vue, Angular, Astro, Hugo, Jekyll, or plain HTML. If it builds to static files, it works.
Always online
Your site stays up 24/7 with high availability. No server management required.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about static website hosting and deployment
Static website hosting serves pre-built HTML, CSS, and JavaScript files without server-side processing. This makes websites faster, more secure, and cheaper to host than dynamic sites. Pond handles all the infrastructure so you just upload your files and go live.
Upload your HTML files and assets to Pond: drag and drop a folder or ZIP archive. Your website goes live instantly with a shareable link. Upgrade to connect a custom domain for a professional URL, and Pond handles SSL certificates automatically.
Pond works with any static site generator or JavaScript framework including React, Vue, Next.js (static export), Nuxt, Astro, Svelte, Angular, Gatsby, Hugo, Jekyll, Eleventy, and more. If it outputs HTML, CSS, and JavaScript files, you can host it on Pond.
Build your React app (npm run build), then upload the build folder to Pond. Your React application goes live immediately. For SPAs, configure Pond to serve index.html for all routes to enable client-side routing.
Add your domain in the pond settings and update your DNS records to point to Pond (we provide the exact values). We automatically provision a free SSL certificate and your website goes live on your custom domain within minutes.
Yes, Pond provides free SSL certificates for all websites including custom domains. HTTPS is enabled automatically, with no configuration needed. Your visitors see the secure padlock icon and their data is encrypted in transit.
When you deploy an update, Pond automatically purges the CDN cache globally. Your visitors see the new version immediately without waiting for cache expiration. No manual cache clearing or TTL delays.
Yes, configure your pond to serve index.html for all routes, enabling client-side routing for React, Vue, Angular, and other SPA frameworks. This ensures deep links and browser refresh work correctly.
Static sites are faster (no server processing), more secure (no database or backend vulnerabilities), cheaper to host, and scale effortlessly to handle traffic spikes. Ideal for landing pages, marketing sites, documentation, blogs, and portfolios.
Yes, use our API to automate deployments from GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, or any CI/CD pipeline. Deploy automatically on every push to your repository for seamless continuous deployment workflows.
Pond offers a free tier for static website hosting with 5MB total storage. Host your personal site, portfolio, or side project at no cost. Upgrade for additional storage, custom domains, and advanced features.
Your website stays online as long as your account is active. There are no automatic takedown periods; deploy once and your site remains live indefinitely. For free accounts, we ask that you log in occasionally to keep your account active.
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