Deploy Your App to Vercel
Learn how to deploy your SuperFast Docs application to Vercel in minutes.
About Vercel Deployment
Vercel is the platform for frontend frameworks and static sites, offering the easiest way to deploy your Next.js application with automatic CI/CD, preview deployments, and more.
Deployment Steps
Follow these simple steps to deploy your application to Vercel:
1
Prepare Your Project
Make sure your project is ready for deployment
Checklist:
- Ensure all environment variables are properly set
- Test your application locally
- Make sure your project is in a Git repository
- Check that your build script is correctly configured
2
Connect to Vercel
Sign up for Vercel and connect your repository
Sign Up
Create a Vercel account at vercel.com
Import Project
Import your Git repository from GitHub, GitLab, or Bitbucket
3
Configure Environment Variables
Set up your environment variables in the Vercel dashboard
Important Variables:
- Database connection strings
- API keys and secrets
- Authentication credentials
- Any other environment-specific configuration
4
Deploy
Deploy your application with a single click
Deployment Process:
- Vercel will automatically detect your Next.js project
- It will install dependencies and build your application
- Your app will be deployed to a production URL
- You'll get a unique URL for your deployment
Vercel CLI Deployment
You can also deploy your application using the Vercel CLI:
CLI Prerequisites
Before using the Vercel CLI, make sure you have:
- Node.js installed on your machine
- A Vercel account
- Your project ready for deployment
Bash
# Install Vercel CLI globally$npm install -g vercel$# Login to your Vercel account$vercel login$# Deploy your application$vercel$# For production deployment$vercel --prod
Continuous Deployment
Set up continuous deployment for automatic updates:
Bash
# Connect your repository to Vercel# Vercel will automatically deploy when you push to your repository$# For GitHub repositories# 1. Go to your Vercel dashboard# 2. Click 'Import Project'# 3. Select your GitHub repository# 4. Configure your project settings# 5. Click 'Deploy'
Deployment Complete
Your application is now deployed to Vercel. The deployment includes:
- Automatic HTTPS
- Global CDN
- Continuous deployment
- Preview deployments for pull requests
- Analytics and performance monitoring