Softr AI + Hostwares: How to Deploy Your No-Code Web Project

Softr AI helps you create client portals, business websites, internal tools, and other no-code web projects quickly. After building your project, you need a reliable hosting environment to make the deployable part of your project available to customers. With Hostwares, you can choose a suitable Website Hosting package, create your hosting project, deploy your website, connect a custom domain, and manage it from one place. This guide shows the simple process from hosting setup to launching your website.

1. Prepare Your Softr AI Project

First, complete your Softr AI project. Check:

• Pages and navigation
• Client portal layout
• Forms
• Images
• Responsive design
• Integrations
• Authentication
• Dynamic data If your Softr project depends on Softr's hosted platform, database, or runtime, those services may need to remain with Softr. Only deployable/exportable assets should be moved to external hosting.

2. Check Your Deployment Requirements

Before purchasing hosting, confirm what your project actually needs. For an independently deployable frontend, prepare the required website files or project repository. Keep all required assets and configuration files together.

3. Choose Hostwares Website Hosting

Sign in to your Hostwares account and open the Website Hosting section. Choose a package based on:

• Website size
• Expected visitors
• Storage
• Performance requirements
• Future growth Select the package that matches your project requirements and continue with the setup.

4. Create Your Hosting Project

From the Hostwares dashboard, create a new hosting project. Enter a project name, select the required hosting resources, and continue to the deployment settings.

5. Upload or Connect Your Project

Depending on your project setup, upload the deployable website files or connect the supported code repository. Make sure the correct project files are selected before deployment.

6. Configure the Website

If your project requires a build process, enter the correct build command and output directory. For example:

Build Command: npm run build
Output Directory: dist

Use the settings required by your actual project.

7. Add Environment Variables

If your project uses APIs or external services, add the required environment variables in the hosting settings. Keep private API keys and sensitive credentials out of publicly accessible files.

8. Deploy Your Website

Review the project settings and click the deployment option. Monitor the deployment logs until the process finishes. Once the deployment succeeds, open the generated website URL and test the project.

9. Test Everything

Check the live website carefully:

• Pages
• Navigation
• Forms
• Images
• Client portal
• Authentication
• Dynamic content
• Mobile responsiveness Fix any deployment or configuration issues before connecting your main domain.

10. Connect Your Custom Domain

Open the domain settings for your Hostwares project and add your custom domain. Then update your domain's DNS records according to the configuration provided by Hostwares. Wait for DNS changes to propagate.

11. Enable SSL

Once your domain is connected, configure SSL/HTTPS. Confirm that your website opens securely using HTTPS and that important pages load correctly.

12. Manage Your Website

After launch, use your Hostwares dashboard to manage the project. You can monitor:

• Hosting resources
• Deployment status
• Domain settings
• SSL
• Logs
• Website updates Regularly check the project to keep your website running smoothly.

13. Update Your Project

When you make changes to your Softr AI project or deployable frontend:

1. Test the changes.
2. Prepare the updated files.
3. Upload or push the new version.
4. Deploy again.
5. Test the live website.

14. Simple Softr AI + Hostwares Workflow

Softr AI
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Create Client Portal / Web Project
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Prepare Deployable Assets
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Choose Hostwares Website Hosting
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Create Hosting Project
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Upload / Connect Project
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Configure Settings
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Deploy
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Test Website
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Connect Custom Domain
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Enable SSL
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Manage & Update
```# Final Thoughts

Softr AI makes it easier to create no-code web projects, while Hostwares provides a hosting environment for the parts of your project that can be deployed independently.
By choosing the right Website Hosting package, deploying your project, connecting your custom domain, and enabling SSL, you can create a professional web presence and manage future updates from one hosting environment.