drophost
Host a Hugo site on drophost
- Zip public/
- No git required
- Replace on each rebuild
How to do it
1. Sign in and open the right tab
Switch to Website for HTML or a zip with index.html.
2. Upload and publish
drophost hosts a Hugo public/ folder as a static zip on the Website tab. Share a quick preview without standing up Pages first.
3. Share the live URL
Copy the HTTPS link. Replace the file later on the same project when you need updates.
public/ with index.html
Zip the folder Hugo already built. Skip intermediate source files.
Preview vs production
Use drophost for reviews. Keep long-lived blogs on Pages or Netlify if you want git deploys.
Common questions
How do I host a hugo site on drophost?
drophost hosts a Hugo public/ folder as a static zip on the Website tab. Share a quick preview without standing up Pages first.
Do recipients need an account?
No. Anyone with the drophost link can open it in a browser unless you add a password on Starter or Pro.
Does the drophost link expire?
No. The drophost URL stays live until you delete the project. Replace the file anytime and keep the same link.
Which plan do I need?
On drophost Free you get Word, images, text, Markdown, CSV, HTML sites, and PDFs up to 0.5 MB within 2 MB and one project. Larger PDFs, passwords, and custom domains need Starter or Pro.
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Ready to publish?
Drop a file on the homepage and get a live drophost URL in seconds.