From Bolt.new to Production
Bolt.new by StackBlitz lets you build full-stack apps with AI in your browser. But once you've built something worth sharing, you need real hosting — custom domain, always-on, accessible to your users.
This guide shows you exactly how to go from a Bolt.new project to a live production deployment in under 5 minutes.
Step 1: Export to GitHub
In your Bolt.new project, click the "Export to GitHub" button (or use the download option to get a zip, then push to GitHub manually). This creates a repository with your complete source code.
Make sure the repository is set to either public or that you'll connect your GitHub account to Hostwares for private repo access.
Step 2: Create a Site on Hostwares
Log in to hostwares.com and click "New Site." Paste your GitHub repository URL. Hostwares auto-detects the framework — whether Bolt.new generated React, Next.js, SvelteKit, or anything else.
The AI assistant sets up your build command, install command, and output directory automatically. No configuration needed from you.
Step 3: Deploy
Hit deploy. In 2-3 minutes, your app is live with a Hostwares subdomain. You can share this link immediately.
Step 4: Add Your Custom Domain (Optional)
Go to your site settings, add your domain, and point your DNS records to Hostwares. SSL is provisioned automatically within minutes. Your app is now live at yourdomain.com.
Auto-Deploy on Changes
Every time you push changes to GitHub (whether from Bolt.new or manually), Hostwares automatically rebuilds and deploys your app. Zero-downtime deployments mean your users never see a broken site.
Need a Database?
If your Bolt.new app needs a database, spin up a managed PostgreSQL instance on Hostwares for $3/month. One click, and you get a connection string to add to your environment variables. The AI assistant can even help you set up the schema.
Why Not Just Use StackBlitz/Bolt.new Hosting?
Bolt.new is great for building and prototyping. But for production, you need:
- Custom domains (not a stackblitz.io subdomain)
- Always-on availability (not a sleeping preview)
- Environment variables for API keys
- Database connectivity
- Monitoring and uptime guarantees
Hostwares gives you all of this at $3/month with AI managing the infrastructure.
Ready to deploy? Check out the full Bolt.new deployment guide or sign up and launch your first app now.