Free static website hosting for quick previews
Upload an HTML file or browser-ready ZIP and get a free HTTPS preview URL. No Git, FTP, DNS, or build setup—ideal for demos, AI pages, and client review.
Answer First
PreviewShip provides free static website hosting for preview workflows: upload a build-output zip, deploy a folder from CLI, or publish a single HTML/Markdown file and get a live URL. Free preview links include the PreviewShip watermark; Pro plans remove it and add password access plus deeper rollback history. It is strongest when the goal is fast review, client approval, QA, or AI-generated artifact sharing.
Deploy build artifacts, not source-code zips.
If you upload a zip, build the project first and zip the static output folder such as dist, build, out, or public with index.html and assets. Do not zip raw React/Vue/Next source folders with package.json and node_modules. Single .html, .md/.markdown, and .pdf files are supported directly by console upload, CLI, MCP, and the VS Code/Cursor extension.
Key takeaways
Recommended workflow
Build the frontend project if it uses a framework.
Confirm the output folder contains index.html and the referenced assets.
Deploy with console upload, CLI, MCP, VS Code, or Cursor.
Share the generated URL as a review link.
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When preview hosting is the right fit
Use preview hosting when you need to put browser-ready files online quickly for review, approval, QA, or an AI-agent handoff. It avoids repository and production infrastructure setup for temporary work.
Choose a production host when you need custom domains, server-side code, durable production releases, or a broader hosting platform. PreviewShip stays focused on static preview links.
What to upload
Upload build output, not source code. A correct zip usually contains index.html, assets, CSS, JavaScript, images, fonts, and other browser-ready files.
A raw project folder with package.json, src, and node_modules needs to be built first. PreviewShip does not run npm install or framework build commands after upload.
FAQ
Can I host a static website for free?
Yes. The PreviewShip free plan supports lightweight static preview deployments for small projects and AI-generated HTML artifacts.
What file formats can a static preview contain?
A static preview can contain HTML, CSS, JavaScript, images, fonts, and other browser-ready assets referenced by the deployed HTML.
Can I deploy a React or Vue app?
Yes, after building it. Deploy the generated static output folder such as dist, build, or out, not the raw source folder.