> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.shardcloud.app/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Welcome to Shard Cloud

> Shard Cloud is a platform that provides user-friendly, reliable cloud hosting for your apps, bots, databases, and VMs. Get started in minutes.

## Instant deployment for modern developers

Shard Cloud is complete full-stack hosting for modern developers — apps, databases, domains,
APIs, virtual machines, CDN, and monitoring, all in one platform.

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  <Card title="Start Building" icon="rocket" href="/quickstart">
    Deploy your first app or database in just a few steps.
  </Card>

  <Card title="View Pricing" icon="tag" href="https://shardcloud.app/#pricing">
    Compare plans and find the right fit for your project.
  </Card>
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  Rated **Excellent** on [Trustpilot](https://www.trustpilot.com/review/shardcloud.app).
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## What can you host with Shard Cloud?

Shard Cloud was built to support a wide variety of modern workloads — from bots and web apps to managed databases and full VMs. Here's a brief overview of what you can deploy:

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  <Card title="Bot Hosting" icon="robot" href="/apps">
    Host your bots with high availability and low latency. Ideal for platforms
    like Discord, Telegram, and others.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Web Hosting" icon="globe" href="/apps">
    Deploy static or dynamic websites with custom subdomains, custom domains
    with real time metrics.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Database Hosting" icon="database" href="/databases">
    Launch fully managed PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, or Redis instances with optional
    visual tools.
  </Card>

  <Card title="VPS Hosting" icon="server" href="/vps">
    Deploy virtual private servers with full root access and customizable
    configurations.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Custom Docker Images" icon="docker" href="/custom-docker-images">
    Deploy apps from your own Dockerfile instead of an auto-detected language
    container.
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## Platform Features

Once you're hosting something, Shard Cloud gives you the pieces to run a real production setup:

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  <Card title="Domains" icon="globe" href="/domains">
    Buy a domain through Shard Cloud, or bring one you already own, and point
    it at your apps and VMs.
  </Card>

  <Card title="CDN" icon="cloud" href="/cdn/introduction">
    Upload files and serve them globally with edge caching and image
    compression built in.
  </Card>
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## Developer Tools

Manage your Shard Cloud applications with our official CLI, VS Code extension, and GitHub Actions.

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  <Card title="CLI" icon="terminal" href="/cli/cli">
    Deploy and manage apps from your terminal with the Shard Cloud CLI.
  </Card>

  <Card title="VS Code Extension" icon="window" href="/vscode/vscode">
    Deploy, monitor, and manage apps directly from VS Code.
  </Card>

  <Card title="GitHub Actions" icon="github" href="/tutorials/platform/github-actions">
    Automate deployments with GitHub Actions CI/CD workflows.
  </Card>
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## What's next?

Now that you understand what you can build on Shard Cloud, it's time to jump into action. Head over to our quick start guide to learn how to deploy your first project in just a few steps.

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  <Card title="Get Started Now" icon="info" href="/quickstart">
    Follow our quick start guide to deploy your app or database today.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Browse Tutorials" icon="graduation-cap" href="/tutorials/introduction">
    Explore tutorials for Next.js, Discord bots, Flask, and more.
  </Card>
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Join our community on [Discord](https://discord.gg/jjdYayFu5Q) to ask questions, connect with other developers, and stay updated on platform news.

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  Chat with developers, ask questions, and share feedback in our community
  Discord server.
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Need help? Reach out to our discord server.


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