Guides
Guides & how-tos
Practical, step-by-step walkthroughs for getting full sites and unlimited microsites online — no jargon, no servers.
How to make your website live
“How do I make my site live?” Upload your finished website as a ZIP and publish it online for free in minutes — with free SSL, a free subdomain, and no hosting setup.
Full sites vs microsites
Understand the difference between full sites and microsites on MakeMySiteLive: ZIP uploads, single HTML uploads, storage, versions, custom domains, password protection, PWA settings, and when to choose each.
How to host an HTML website for free
A simple, step-by-step guide to hosting an HTML website for free: zip your files, upload them, and go live in minutes with free SSL and a free subdomain.
How to put a ZIP file online as a website
Turn a ZIP of HTML/CSS/JS into a live website. Learn the ZIP requirements (a root index.html), how to upload, and how versioning works.
How to add a custom domain with free SSL
Point your own domain at your static site and get automatic, free SSL. A step-by-step guide using a simple CNAME record.
How to publish a Framer, Webflow, Figma, or AI-generated export
Take a static export from Framer, Webflow, Figma Sites, or an AI tool like ChatGPT and publish it as a live website — upload the ZIP and go live with free SSL.
Publish websites from Claude with the MCP connector
Add the MakeMySiteLive MCP connector to Claude in under a minute, then create, deploy, and roll back static sites straight from a chat. Connector URL and step-by-step setup.
How to deploy sites with the REST API
Create and deploy MakeMySiteLive sites programmatically with the public REST API and scoped API keys — for CI/CD, scripts, and integrations. Endpoints, auth, and a deploy walkthrough.
How to host a portfolio website for free
Put your portfolio or résumé site online for free in minutes. Upload your HTML/CSS as a ZIP and go live with free SSL and a free subdomain — no coding workflow.
A free GitHub Pages alternative — without Git
Want GitHub Pages without Git? Host your static site for free by uploading a ZIP — with free SSL, an optional custom domain, password protection, and one-click rollback.
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