Deploy Guide

Get your site live in minutes

You've built your site. Now let's put it on the internet. Here's everything you need to know about deploying with Netlify or Cloudflare Pages — both free forever.

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New to hosting? Start with Netlify — it's the fastest path to a live site with zero configuration. You'll be online in under 2 minutes.
Netlify vs Cloudflare Pages
Both are free, both give you HTTPS and a custom domain. Here's what's different.
Feature ● Netlify ● Cloudflare Pages
Setup time~2 minutes (drag & drop)~5 minutes
Free bandwidth100 GB/monthUnlimited
Free sites500 sitesUnlimited
Global CDN speedFast (Fastly CDN)Very fast (300+ locations)
Custom domainFree & easyFree & easy
HTTPS / SSLAutomaticAutomatic
Free subdomainyoursite.netlify.appyoursite.pages.dev
Best forBeginners, quick deploysHigh-traffic, global sites
One-click deploy✓ Built into WebsproutManual (5 easy steps)

Deploy to Netlify

The fastest way to get your site live. One click from inside Websprout — no setup required.

  1. 1
    Generate & unlock your siteBuild your site on Websprout and pay the $10 one-time fee to unlock the source code.
  2. 2
    Click "Deploy to Netlify"Hit the button in the studio. Enter your Netlify Personal Access Token once — we save it locally so you never have to enter it again.
  3. 3
    Get your live URLIn about 10 seconds, your site is live at a *.netlify.app URL. Share it immediately.
  4. 4
    Add a custom domain (optional)In your Netlify dashboard go to Site Settings → Domain Management → Add custom domain. Free with any domain registrar.
Create free Netlify account →

Deploy to Cloudflare Pages

Best for high-traffic sites. Unlimited bandwidth and Cloudflare's blazing-fast global network.

  1. 1
    Download your siteUnlock and download your HTML file from Websprout. It will save as websprout-site.html.
  2. 2
    Rename the fileRename websprout-site.html to index.html — Cloudflare requires this exact name.
  3. 3
    Go to Cloudflare PagesVisit pages.cloudflare.com, sign up free, and click Create a project → Direct Upload.
  4. 4
    Upload your fileName your project, drag in your index.html file, and click Deploy. Done in 60 seconds.
  5. 5
    Your site is liveCloudflare gives you a *.pages.dev URL immediately. Add a custom domain anytime for free.
Go to Cloudflare Pages →
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to pay for hosting? +
No. Both Netlify and Cloudflare Pages have permanently free tiers that are more than enough for most websites. Netlify gives you 100GB of bandwidth per month for free, and Cloudflare Pages offers unlimited bandwidth.
What is a Personal Access Token? +
A Personal Access Token is a secret key that lets Websprout talk to Netlify on your behalf to deploy your site. You get it from your Netlify account under User Settings → Applications → Personal Access Tokens. It stays on your device only — we never store it on our servers.
Can I update my site after deploying? +
Yes. Use the chat in Websprout to make changes, re-download your site, and re-deploy. On Netlify, you can drag and drop a new file onto your existing site to update it. On Cloudflare Pages, you can upload a new version through the dashboard.
How do I connect a custom domain? +
Both platforms make this easy and free. On Netlify: Site Settings → Domain Management → Add custom domain, then follow the DNS instructions from your domain registrar. On Cloudflare Pages: Custom Domains → Add a domain. If your domain is already on Cloudflare, it's automatic.
Is my site secure (HTTPS)? +
Yes, automatically. Both Netlify and Cloudflare Pages issue free SSL certificates via Let's Encrypt the moment your site is deployed. Your site will always serve over HTTPS with no extra configuration.
Which should I choose? +
For most people, Netlify is easier and faster to get started. If you expect high traffic or already use Cloudflare for a domain, Cloudflare Pages is the better long-term choice because of unlimited bandwidth and faster global delivery.