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First deploy

HostKB does not ship downloadable sample apps. Use your own Git repository, follow a stack guide, then connect that repo and deploy.

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1. Pick a stack guide

Read how HostKB builds and runs apps for your language, then put your app in a Git repo you own.

Node.js deploy guide
Express and other Node HTTP servers that listen on PORT.
.NET deploy guide
ASP.NET Core apps with a Dockerfile that listens on PORT.
Python deploy guide
Flask (or similar) apps with a Dockerfile that listens on PORT.

2. Push to your Git repository

HostKB clones repos you connect via your Git integration.

Create a new repository on GitHub (public or private).
Put your app files at the repo root (including a Dockerfile when required).
Commit and push to your default branch.

git init
git add .
git commit -m "Initial commit"
git branch -M main
git remote add origin https://github.com/YOU/YOUR-REPO.git
git push -u origin main

3. Deploy on HostKB

Connect your repo, build, and open the HTTPS URL.

Create a HostKB account and connect Git under Integrations.
Create a project and application from your repository.
Start a build, then deploy. Open the app URL when status is Running.

Full UI walkthrough: Getting started.

Related guides

Getting started — Create projects and apps, set environment variables, then build and deploy from the UI.
What is HostKB Cloud? — HostKB Cloud is a free hosting and deployment platform — deploy apps from Git with HTTPS and logs.
Free app hosting — Free hosting for Node.js, Python, .NET, Java, React, Angular, Next.js, Vue, PHP, and Docker apps.
Free deployment platform — Free deployment platform to deploy apps from Git — builds, HTTPS, domains, and auto-deploy.
Free PostgreSQL — Free managed PostgreSQL database on HostKB — 1 GB, PostgreSQL 16/17/18, TLS connection strings.
Deploy from GitHub — Connect GitHub, pick a repository and branch, then build and deploy your app.
Custom domains & HTTPS — Attach your own domain, point DNS, and serve your app over automatic HTTPS.
Environment variables — Add app and project variables, mark secrets, and redeploy so the live app picks them up.
Auto-deploy on push — Enable auto-deploy so pushes to your selected branch build and deploy automatically.
Build & deploy logs — Watch real-time build and deployment logs to troubleshoot releases on HostKB Cloud.
App sizes & scaling — Choose the right application size for CPU and memory, then upgrade as your workload grows.