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Host a static site on drophost

drophost hosts a static site when you drop a zip that contains index.html.Switch to Website, upload the zip, copy the live URL, and send it—recipients open the real HTML in a browser with no account.Host a static site from a zip
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  • Zip with index.html, live in seconds
  • Named drophost.space subdomain
  • Replace the site without changing the URL

How to do it

  1. 1. Switch to Website

    Open drophost and choose the Website tab.

  2. 2. Drop the zip

    Upload a zip that contains index.html. dist/index.html is fine.

  3. 3. Copy the live URL

    Use a named subdomain so asset paths work. Recipients open the site in a browser.

What you can host

HTML, CSS, JavaScript, images, and fonts. A Vite, React, Astro, Hugo, or Jekyll static export works if you zip the output folder that already has index.html. There is no PHP or Node runtime for your site—only what the browser can run.

Use a subdomain so asset paths work

Pick a name like studio.drophost.space so paths such as /assets/app.js resolve. Replace the zip later and keep the same link through review rounds. Starter (€5/mo) adds a custom domain and optional password when the preview should look finished.

When not to use a full deploy platform

Keep production on Netlify, Cloudflare Pages, or Vercel when you need git builds and PR previews. Use drophost when the site is already built and you need a shareable URL this afternoon—not another pipeline.

Host a finished static export today

Zip your HTML, CSS, and assets, then publish on drophost. Free hosts HTML sites on a drophost.space subdomain with one project, 2 MB, and a browser editor. No git CI required—replace the zip when content changes and keep the same URL until you choose to delete the project.

Custom domains when the site goes public

drophost Starter at €5/mo adds a custom domain, passwords, analytics, and branding removal with 100 MB and 8 projects. Pro at €12/mo or €120/yr expands to 30 projects and 500 MB. Recipients never need an account to view the site, and replace keeps every bookmark valid.

Common questions

How do I host a static site on drophost?

On drophost, switch to Website, drop a zip that contains index.html, and copy the URL. The site runs in the browser as HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.

Can I host a Vite or React export?

Yes. Zip a static build that contains index.html and host it on drophost. There is no Node runtime for your site.

Does a drophost site expire?

No. The drophost URL stays live until you delete the project. Replace the zip and keep the same link.

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