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Node.js Hosting

Built with Node.js? Host what it builds.

Most Node.js projects that power a website ultimately produce static files — a bundle, a generated site, a documentation folder. StaticHero hosts that output instantly.

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Server processes
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Forms backend
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In short

StaticHero hosts the static output of Node.js projects — anything an npm build script, bundler (Vite, webpack, esbuild, Parcel) or static site generator (Eleventy, Astro, VitePress, Docusaurus) writes to a folder. It does not run long-lived Node.js server processes. For server code, host the API separately and the frontend on StaticHero, or use StaticHero Forms instead of a backend for contact forms.

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How to deploy Node.js to StaticHero

  1. 01

    Build your project

    Run npm run build in your project folder.

  2. 02

    Find the dist/ (or build/, _site/, out/) folder

    That folder contains plain HTML, CSS and JavaScript — the only thing your visitors need.

  3. 03

    Drag it onto StaticHero

    Drop the folder (or a ZIP of it) into your site in the dashboard.

  4. 04

    Turn on SPA mode

    In site settings, enable single-page app mode so client-side routes work on refresh.

No build servers

You build where you already build; we publish in seconds. No queue, no build minutes.

Instant rollback

Every upload is a version. Restore any previous build with one click.

Forms & analytics

Add a contact form and visitor analytics without a backend or extra scripts.

Custom domain + HTTPS

Connect your domain with one DNS record; certificates are automatic.

Which Node.js projects work on StaticHero?

If your project produces a folder of files that can be opened in a browser, it works. Common examples:

  • Bundled frontends: Vite, webpack, Parcel, esbuild, Rollup
  • Static site generators: Eleventy (11ty), Astro, Hugo (via npm scripts), Gatsby, VitePress, Docusaurus, Hexo
  • Documentation: TypeDoc, JSDoc, Storybook static builds
  • Reports and dashboards generated by Node scripts

What about Express or Fastify servers?

StaticHero doesn’t run server processes. That’s a deliberate trade-off: static hosting is cheaper, faster and has nothing to patch. If your Node server mainly serves static files and handles a contact form, you can usually drop the server entirely — publish the static files here and use website forms for submissions.

If you have real API logic (databases, authentication, payments), keep the API on a server or serverless platform and host the frontend here; call the API from the browser with CORS enabled. See Express hosting for a walkthrough.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Still curious? Ask us anything — a person will reply.

Can I run `node server.js` on StaticHero?

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No. StaticHero hosts static files only. Run your build, then upload the output folder.

Do you install npm dependencies?

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No build happens on our side. Your build runs locally or in CI, and only the generated files are uploaded.

Where should I host my Node.js API?

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Any server or serverless platform works. Keep the frontend on StaticHero and point it at the API with an environment variable at build time.

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