Next.js Deploy Next.js Deployment
Last updated: 2026-11-02
Next.js Deploy Next.js Deployment
Vercel is the first choice for deploying Next.js — zero configuration, with support for ISR, image optimization and edge functions — but you can also self-host on Node or export a static site. The generic checklist before going live is the same everywhere: environment variables, a production build, SEO metadata and HTTPS on the domain; skipping one step can leave you with a blank page in production.
| Group | Ecosystem |
|---|---|
| Kind | Tooling |
| Since | Next.js 14 / 15 hosted on Vercel (recommended); self-hosting needs Node 18+ |
ℹ️ Info The editor transpiles JSX to JavaScript and renders the real UI in a sandbox; components mount automatically — no manual render call needed.
📝 Syntax
# Verify the production build locally first
npm run build && npm start
# Deploy with the Vercel CLI (or push to GitHub for automatic deploys)
npx vercel # preview environment
npx vercel --prod # production environment
# Configure environment variables in the platform dashboard, never commit .env
NEXT_PUBLIC_API_BASE=https://api.example.com # ends up in the client bundle
DATABASE_URL=... # server only (no NEXT_PUBLIC_ prefix)⚙️ Parameters
| vercel --prod | Deploys the current directory to production; without --prod it produces a preview link for review. |
|---|---|
| NEXT_PUBLIC_ prefix | Only variables carrying this prefix are bundled into the client code; every other variable stays server-side, which keeps your secrets safe. |
Returns：No return value — the deployment flow is described in the syntax and the example.
▶ Example
The example runs out of the box: it auto-renders when expanded, and edits take effect instantly.
Output：
Simulation: an interactive deployment checklist whose four boxes cover environment variables, the production build, SEO metadata and domain HTTPS. As you tick them the readiness counter at the bottom grows from 0/4, and once everything is checked the status turns green with Ready to launch; unticking any item brings back the pending message immediately.💡 Key Points
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❓ FAQ
