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Getting Started with Static HTML Hosting

Deploy your static HTML websites on ShardCloud with minimal configuration and maximum performance. Under the hood, we run a production-configured NGINX server to serve all your static files.
ShardCloud supports static HTML websites with fast CDN delivery and automatic optimization.

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Prerequisites

Before uploading your static website, ensure you have the following project structure ready.

Required Files

Essential files for deployment

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Required Files

Your static HTML website must include these two essential files:

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1. Entry Point File

  • File: index.html or your main HTML file
  • Purpose: Main website entry point
  • Requirements: Valid HTML document that serves as your homepage

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2. ShardCloud Configuration

  • File: .shardcloud
  • Purpose: Platform-specific deployment settings
  • Requirements: Plain text configuration file in root directory
Both files are mandatory. Missing any of these files will prevent successful deployment.ity!

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ShardCloud Configuration

The .shardcloud file configures your website deployment settings.

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Configuration Example

DISPLAY_NAME=mystaticwebsite
DESCRIPTION=a simple static html website
MAIN=index.html
MEMORY=128
VERSION=LATEST
SUBDOMAIN=static
Static websites require minimal memory since they’re served directly without server-side processing.

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Deployment Process

1

Prepare HTML Files

Ensure your index.html and supporting files are ready
2

Configure Platform

Create .shardcloud file with deployment settings
3

Create Archive

Zip or RAR your project
4

Upload via Dashboard

Use ShardCloud dashboard to upload your archive
5

Deploy & Serve

Website immediately becomes available via CDN

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Common Configuration Examples

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Personal Portfolio

DISPLAY_NAME=portfolio-site
DESCRIPTION=Personal portfolio website
MAIN=index.html
MEMORY=128
VERSION=LATEST
SUBDOMAIN=portfolio