How to Host a Remix Site for Free
Host your Remix site for free with a permanent link that never changes. Upload your build folder as a ZIP — no Git, no CI/CD, no config files. Works with any static Remix output.
How to Host a Remix Site for Free
You have built a Remix site and you need to put it live. The standard advice is to connect a Git repository, configure a deployment pipeline, and push to Vercel or Netlify. But for most Remix projects — portfolios, client previews, landing pages, prototypes — that overhead is completely unnecessary. Clowd lets you upload your Remix build folder as a ZIP and get a permanent link in seconds, for free.
This guide covers exactly how to do it with Clowd — no Git required, no CI/CD pipeline, no configuration files. Upload your build, get a permanent link, share it with anyone.
Why Most Hosting Tools Are Overkill for This
Vercel, Netlify, and GitHub Pages are excellent tools for production engineering workflows. But they come with a cost: you need a Git repository, a connected account, environment variable configuration, and a deployment pipeline just to put a site live. For hosting a Remix site quickly without a full deployment pipeline, that overhead is unnecessary.
Vercel and Netlify generate a new URL on every deploy. If you share a preview link with a client or stakeholder, that link breaks the moment you push a new build. You end up resending links constantly and your audience has no idea which URL is current.
GitHub Pages requires a repository and Git knowledge. For non-technical users, designers, or anyone who just wants to put a site live quickly, this is a significant barrier. You should not need to understand branches and commits to host a static site.
Configuration files add friction. vercel.json, netlify.toml, _redirects — every platform has its own configuration format. For simple static sites, none of this should be necessary.
No file delivery alongside hosting. If you need to share a PDF, ZIP, or other asset alongside your hosted site, you need a separate tool. Clowd handles both from the same dashboard.
How Clowd Handles hosting a Remix site quickly without a full deployment pipeline
Clowd takes a different approach. You upload your build folder as a ZIP — or paste HTML directly — and get a permanent link immediately. No Git, no configuration, no pipeline.
Permanent URL by default. Every site you host on Clowd gets a permanent link that never changes. When you upload a new build, the URL stays the same. Your audience always has the current version at the same address.
No login required to view. Anyone with the link can open your site instantly — no Clowd account required. This is essential for client previews, stakeholder reviews, and public-facing sites.
Supports any static framework. React, Next.js (static export), Svelte, SvelteKit, Astro, Vue, Nuxt, Vite, Gatsby, Remix (static), Angular, or plain HTML — if it builds to a static output, Clowd hosts it.
Three upload methods. Drop a ZIP of your build folder, upload individual HTML files, or paste HTML directly. Whatever your workflow, there is a path that fits.
Free custom domain. Map your own domain to any Clowd site — including on the free plan. Your site lives at yourname.com instead of a random hosting URL.
Version history. Every previous build is stored. Roll back to any prior version instantly — no redeployment needed.
Step-by-Step: Hosting Remix on Clowd
Step 1: Build your Remix project. Run your build command to generate the static output. For most frameworks this produces a dist/, build/, or out/ folder containing your HTML, CSS, and JS files.
Step 2: ZIP the output folder. Compress your build output into a single ZIP file. On macOS: right-click the folder and select “Compress”. On Windows: right-click and select “Send to > Compressed folder”.
Step 3: Upload to Clowd. Sign in to clowd.host, create a new site, and drop your ZIP file. Clowd extracts it and serves it immediately. You get a permanent link within seconds.
Step 4: Share the link. Copy the permanent link and share it with whoever needs it — clients, stakeholders, reviewers, or the public. They open it in any browser, no account required.
Step 5: Update without changing the link. When you have a new build, upload the new ZIP to the same Clowd site. The URL stays the same. Everyone who has the link automatically sees the updated version.
Step 6: Add your custom domain (optional). In your Clowd dashboard, go to domain settings and add your custom domain. Point your DNS to Clowd and your site is live at your own URL — free on the free plan.
What You Can Host on Clowd
Clowd supports any static site output. Here is what that covers in practice:
React apps built with Create React App, Vite, or custom webpack configs. Run npm run build and upload the build/ folder.
Next.js static exports using next export or output: export in next.config.js. Upload the out/ folder.
Svelte and SvelteKit with the static adapter. Run npm run build and upload the build/ folder.
Astro sites with output: static. Run npm run build and upload the dist/ folder.
Vue and Nuxt with static generation. Run npm run generate and upload the dist/ folder.
Vite projects of any kind. Run npm run build and upload the dist/ folder.
Gatsby sites. Run gatsby build and upload the public/ folder.
Plain HTML. Upload a single HTML file, a folder of HTML files, or paste HTML directly into the editor.
Angular apps with ng build --configuration production. Upload the dist/project-name/ folder.
Clowd vs Other Hosting Options
| Feature | Clowd | Vercel | Netlify | GitHub Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Permanent URL across deploys | Yes | No | No | Yes |
| No Git required | Yes | No | No | No |
| No login to view | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Custom domain free | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| File delivery alongside hosting | Yes | No | No | No |
| Version history with rollback | Yes | Yes | Yes | Via Git |
| Upload ZIP directly | Yes | No | Yes | No |
| Paste HTML directly | Yes | No | No | No |
| Analytics built in | Yes | Paid | Paid | No |
Common Mistakes When Hosting Static Sites
Uploading the source folder instead of the build output. Always upload the compiled output — dist/, build/, out/, or public/ — not your src/ folder. The build output contains the optimised HTML, CSS, and JS that browsers can render directly.
Forgetting to configure your router for client-side routing. If your React or Vue app uses client-side routing, make sure your build is configured to serve index.html for all routes. Clowd handles this automatically for single-page apps.
Using a new deployment for every update instead of updating in place. With Clowd, you upload to the same site and the URL stays the same. Do not create a new site for every build — update the existing one.
Not adding a custom domain. A random hosting URL looks unprofessional when sharing with clients or publishing publicly. Clowd gives you a free custom domain — use it.
Sharing preview links that expire. Vercel and Netlify preview URLs are tied to specific deployments and can become stale. With Clowd, the link is always the current version.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I host a Remix site for free on Clowd?
Yes. Clowd has a free plan that lets you host static sites with a permanent link, custom domain, and version history — no credit card required.
Do I need Git to host a Remix site on Clowd?
No. You upload your build output as a ZIP file directly. No Git repository, no CI/CD pipeline, no configuration files required.
What Remix build output does Clowd support?
Clowd hosts any static output — HTML, CSS, JS, and assets. Build your Remix project normally and upload the output folder as a ZIP.
Does the URL change when I update my Remix site?
No. Clowd gives you a permanent URL. When you upload a new build, the URL stays the same. Everyone who has the link automatically sees the updated version.
Can I use a custom domain with my Remix site on Clowd?
Yes. Custom domain mapping is available on the free plan. Point your DNS to Clowd and your Remix site is live at your own domain.
Get Started
Hosting a Remix site for free on Clowd takes less than two minutes.
- Build your Remix project and ZIP the output folder
- Upload to Clowd — free, no credit card
- Copy the permanent link and share it
- Update anytime — the link stays the same
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