Hosting Your Hugo Site
Step-by-step instructions for deploying Hugo sites on popular hosting platforms
This guide covers how to deploy your Hugo site on various hosting platforms, from static site hosts to cloud providers.
Prerequisites
- Hugo site ready for deployment
- Git repository (GitHub, GitLab, etc.)
- Basic command line knowledge
Quick Comparison
| Platform | Cost | Build Time | CDN | Custom Domain | SSL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Netlify | Free tier | Fast | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| GitHub Pages | Free | Medium | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Vercel | Free tier | Very Fast | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| GitLab Pages | Free | Medium | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Firebase | Free tier | Fast | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
Netlify (Recommended)
Best for: Beginners, continuous deployment, form handling