How to Deploy Your Astro Site: Complete Hosting Guide

Continuous Deployment via Git Integration

According to Astro documentation, connecting a project repository to a supported host enables continuous deployment workflows. Platforms such as Netlify and Vercel automatically detect pushes to source repositories hosted on platforms like GitHub, GitLab, or Bitbucket. When a push occurs, the platform automatically builds the site and publishes it to a custom URL or personal domain. Setup typically requires importing the Git repository as a new project on the host dashboard. Many hosting providers recognize Astro projects automatically and apply standard configuration settings.

Standard Build and Publish Settings

If automated configurations require manual adjustment, documentation specifies standard deployment values for Astro projects. The build command is designated as astro build or npm run build, while the output publish directory defaults to dist unless modified via configuration options. Developers can also utilize command-line interfaces (CLIs) provided by specific hosts. According to deployment guides, tools like the Netlify CLI can be installed globally using package managers such as npm, pnpm, or yarn to manage deployments directly from a local environment.

Server-Side Rendering and Local Builds

For sites utilizing server-side rendering (SSR), additional steps are required prior to deployment. Documentation notes that developers must install the appropriate adapter for their chosen platform—such as running npx astro add netlify—and verify that the adapter is properly imported in the project configuration file. Certain platforms require developers to build sites locally before pushing build outputs or running deployment commands. Building locally allows teams to preview projects and catch potential warnings or build errors within their own development environments before releasing updates to production.