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Your First Deploy - Complete Beginner Guide
Deploy your first application on deployra in minutes. This comprehensive guide covers everything from GitHub integration to monitoring your live application. Start with our free tier today.
What You'll Learn in 5 Minutes
Prerequisites
Before you deploy your first application, you'll need:
- A GitHub account with your code repository
- A Deployra account (sign up if you haven't already)
- Basic knowledge of your application's requirements
Step 1: Sign up
Create your Deployra account to get started.
Create an account
Visit the sign-up page and create your account using email
Step 2: Create a project
Create a new project to organize your services.
Navigate to the dashboard
After logging in, go to your dashboard and click "New Project"
Configure project settings
Enter a name for your project and configure any project-level settings
Step 3: Link your repo
Connect your GitHub repository to Deployra.
Connect to GitHub
Select "Connect GitHub Repository" and authorize Deployra
Step 4: Choose a service type
Select the type of service that best fits your application's needs.
Navigate to the dashboard
After logging in, go to your dashboard and click "New Service"
Select a service type
Choose from Web Service, Static Site, Background Worker, or other options depending on your needs
Step 5: Configure deployment
Set up your deployment configuration based on your application's requirements.
Configure build settings
Set your build command, publish directory, and environment variables
# Example environment variables NODE_ENV=production PORT=8080 DATABASE_URL=database_connection_string
Step 6: Monitor your deploy
Watch the deployment process and check for any issues.
View deployment logs
Monitor the build and deployment process in real-time
View resource usage
Monitor the resource usage of your service
Step 7: Open your app
Once deployment is complete, access your live application.
Visit your app
Click the link to view your deployed application
Next Steps After Your First Deploy
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does the first deployment take?
Most first deployments complete within 2-5 minutes. The exact time depends on your application size, dependencies, and build complexity. Node.js and static sites typically deploy fastest, while applications with heavy dependencies may take a bit longer.
Do I need a credit card to get started?
No! deployra offers a generous free tier that lets you deploy and test applications without any payment information. You only need to add billing details when you're ready to scale beyond the free tier limits.
What if my deployment fails?
Check the deployment logs in your dashboard for specific error messages. Common issues include missing dependencies, incorrect build commands, or environment variable problems. Our documentation covers troubleshooting for most common deployment issues.
Can I deploy private repositories?
Yes! deployra supports both public and private GitHub repositories. When you connect your GitHub account, you can select from all repositories you have access to, including private ones within your organizations.
How do I update my deployed application?
Simply push changes to your connected GitHub branch. deployra automatically detects new commits and triggers a new deployment. You can also manually trigger deployments from the dashboard if needed.
What programming languages are supported?
deployra supports Node.js, Python, Ruby, Go, Rust, Elixir, and more through automatic buildpacks. You can also use custom Docker containers for any language or framework not automatically detected.