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Host a React app on drophost

drophost hosts a static React export when you zip the folder with index.html.No git deploy required—build locally, drop the output, and share the live link the same afternoon. Free covers HTML sites within 2 MB; Starter at €5/mo unlocks passwords, custom domains, and branding removal. There is no SSR runtime on drophost—keep production Node hosts elsewhere and use drophost for fast client previews.Host a static React export
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  • Zip the build with index.html
  • No SSR runtime
  • Fast client previews

How to do it

  1. 1. Create a static export

    Build client-rendered or SSG output with index.html.

  2. 2. Zip the build folder

    Include JS, CSS, and assets.

  3. 3. Host on drophost

    Drop the zip on Website and share the URL.

Static export only

SSR, server components, and API routes need a Node host. drophost is for browser-ready HTML, CSS, and JavaScript from Create React App, Vite, or another static export. Confirm index.html sits at the zip root with assets beside it before you upload.

Preview before production

Use drophost for stakeholder reviews, design critiques, and throwaway demos. Keep long-lived production on Vercel, Netlify, or Pages. Replace the zip on the same project when UI iterates so review bookmarks stay valid without a new URL.

Named hosts and agents

Prefer a named subdomain so asset paths resolve. On paid plans, attach a custom domain for client-facing demos. Agents publish through MCP with publish_site and an API key; humans upload in the browser. Recipients never need a drophost account to open the preview.

Common questions

Can I host a React app on drophost?

Yes. drophost hosts static React exports. SSR and server components need a Node host.

Is this a Vercel replacement?

No. Use drophost for quick previews and handoffs. Keep production on Vercel or similar.

Can an agent publish the zip?

Yes. Use drophost publish_site through MCP with an API key.

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Drop a file on the homepage and get a live drophost URL in seconds.

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