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How-To Guide
How to host a website
for free.
Host your website for free with SSL certificates. No credit card required, no hidden fees, no catches. Upload your files and go live in minutes. Upgrade for custom domains.
- Completely free
- Global CDN
- Free SSL
- Fast CDN
Step-by-step guide
- 1
Prepare your website files
Create your HTML, CSS, and JavaScript files. Make sure you have an index.html as your homepage.
- 2
Sign up for Pond (free)
Create a free account with just your email. No credit card required, no trial period: free means free.
- 3
Create your first pond
Click "New Pond" and name your website project. This is where your site files will live.
- 4
Upload your website
Drag and drop your website folder or a ZIP file. Pond will host all your files and make index.html your homepage.
- 5
Your site is live!
Get your free URL immediately. Your website is now live on the internet with HTTPS enabled.
- 6
Optional: Add your domain
Connect your own domain name for a professional URL. Paid plans start at just $3/month and include free SSL certificates.
Why host for free on Pond?
Everything you need for free website hosting
Custom domains
Use your own domain name. Paid plans start at $3/month.
Free SSL certificates
HTTPS enabled automatically for all sites. Secure and trusted by browsers.
Global CDN
Your site loads fast from edge servers worldwide. Great experience for all visitors.
No ads
Your website stays clean. We don't add ads to your site. Remove branding from just $3/month.
Always online
Your site stays up 24/7. No downtime, no maintenance windows.
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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