# MakeMySiteLive — Full Reference

> MakeMySiteLive is static-website hosting that turns a full-site ZIP or a
> single-file HTML microsite into a live website in under two minutes — with free SSL, a free
> *.makemysitelive.com subdomain, custom domains, version history with one-click
> rollback and password protection. It is built for
> people who have a finished static site and want it online without Git, a build
> pipeline, or server setup.

## What it is
MakeMySiteLive is a SaaS for hosting static sites. You can upload a ZIP of your
website files as a full site, or publish one standalone .html/.htm file as a
microsite, and it is published to a live URL with HTTPS. It is aimed at
freelancers and agencies, small businesses and solopreneurs, and developers who
want the shortest path from a static export to a live URL.

## How it works
1. You choose Full site for a complete website ZIP, or Microsite for one HTML file.
2. For full sites, you prepare files with an index.html at the root and ZIP them
   (a single wrapping folder is detected and stripped automatically).
3. For microsites, you upload one .html or .htm file up to 3 MB.
4. You create a site in the dashboard and upload the ZIP or HTML file.
5. The upload is validated (full-site ZIPs must contain a root index.html; path-traversal and
   macOS cruft are rejected) and scanned for malware.
6. The files are published as a new immutable version and the site goes live at
   yourname.makemysitelive.com with automatic HTTPS.
7. Each subsequent upload creates a new version; you can roll back to any earlier
   version with one click.

## Features
- Full-site ZIP publishing — no Git, no build step, no command line.
- Microsite publishing — upload or edit one HTML file for quick demos, waitlists,
  announcements, event pages, and experiments.
- Free, automatic SSL/HTTPS on every site (subdomain and custom domains).
- Free subdomain at *.makemysitelive.com.
- Custom domains via a single CNAME record, with auto-issued and auto-renewed SSL.
- Immutable, versioned deploys with one-click rollback.
- Password protection for client previews or private staging (paid full sites).
- Malware scanning and upload validation on every deploy.
- Reserved/blocked subdomain protection to prevent impersonation and abuse.
- Public REST API with scoped API keys for programmatic site management.
- MCP (Model Context Protocol) server so AI coding agents can deploy sites.

## Developer Platform
- Public REST API: create sites, upload new versions, manage custom domains, and
  set password protection programmatically. Useful for CI/CD, scripts, and
  integrations. (Shipped.)
- Scoped API keys: generate keys with granular permissions from the dashboard.
- MCP server: an MCP (Model Context Protocol) server lets AI coding agents
  (e.g. Claude) create and deploy sites end-to-end. Actively in progress — see
  the roadmap for current tool coverage.

## Pricing
Pricing is per full site:
- Every account includes one permanent free full site (it shows a small
  MakeMySiteLive badge).
- Additional full sites are purchased individually or in discounted 5- and 10-packs.
- Microsites are separate from paid full-site slots and are intended for
  lightweight single-file HTML pages.
- Storage add-ons (+50 MB blocks) and custom-domain add-ons are available on
  paid full sites; each full site includes 50 MB of storage by default.
- Prices are shown in INR for visitors in India and USD elsewhere.
- Payments are processed by Dodo Payments as Merchant of Record, which also
  handles applicable taxes (e.g. GST/VAT) and invoicing.

## Who it is for
- Freelancers and agencies delivering client sites (password-protected previews,
  rollback, custom domains).
- Small businesses and solopreneurs without a technical team (no servers
  to manage).
- Developers who built a static export (React, Vue, Astro, Hugo, etc.) and want
  it live quickly without configuring CI.
- Makers and AI users who have one standalone HTML file and want a quick
  microsite online.

## How it compares
- vs Netlify / Vercel / Cloudflare Pages: those are powerful, Git/CLI-based
  platforms with build pipelines and serverless functions. MakeMySiteLive is the
  no-setup option — upload a full-site ZIP or single HTML microsite from a dashboard — with password
  protection and rollback built in, plus INR pricing.
- vs GitHub Pages: GitHub Pages is free and Git-based, popular for docs and dev
  portfolios, but has no built-in password protection. MakeMySiteLive
  requires no Git and includes those features.

## Key pages
- Home: https://www.makemysitelive.com/
- Pricing: https://www.makemysitelive.com/pricing
- Sign up (free): https://www.makemysitelive.com/signup
- Guides: https://www.makemysitelive.com/guides
- Comparisons: https://www.makemysitelive.com/compare
- Roadmap: https://www.makemysitelive.com/roadmap.html
- Privacy Policy: https://www.makemysitelive.com/privacy
- Terms of Service: https://www.makemysitelive.com/terms

## Guides
- Full sites vs microsites: https://www.makemysitelive.com/guides/full-sites-vs-microsites
- How to host an HTML website for free: https://www.makemysitelive.com/guides/host-html-website-free
- How to put a ZIP file online as a website: https://www.makemysitelive.com/guides/put-zip-file-online-as-website
- How to add a custom domain with free SSL: https://www.makemysitelive.com/guides/add-custom-domain-free-ssl
- How to deploy a website with an AI agent (MCP): https://www.makemysitelive.com/guides/deploy-website-with-ai-mcp
- How to deploy sites with the REST API: https://www.makemysitelive.com/guides/deploy-sites-with-rest-api

## FAQ
- Is it free? Every account gets one permanent free full site with a free subdomain
  and free SSL. Additional full sites and custom domains are paid.
- Do I need to code? No — if you have HTML files (or a builder export), upload a
  full-site ZIP or a single HTML microsite.
- Can I host a framework site? Yes — upload the static build output (with a root
  index.html). MakeMySiteLive does not run the build for you.
- Can I use my own domain? Yes, on a paid full site, via a CNAME record with free
  automatic SSL.
- Can I update or roll back? Yes — each upload is a new version and rollback is
  one click.

## Cookies & privacy
Only strictly necessary cookies are used: a session cookie for the dashboard and
a short-lived cookie on password-protected sites. No advertising or third-party
tracking cookies. See https://www.makemysitelive.com/privacy.

## Contact
support@makemysitelive.com