Migrating to DeployHub

Migrating Your Applications to DeployHub

Migrating to DeployHub is straightforward. Here's a step-by-step guide.

Step 1: Prepare Your Repository

Ensure your repository is ready for deployment:

• Make sure your build command is configured correctly
• Test your build locally
• Ensure all dependencies are in package.json

Step 2: Create a New Project

1. Go to deployhub.com/signup
2. Click "New Project"
3. Connect your repository
4. Configure build settings

Step 3: Configure Environment Variables

Add your environment variables in the project settings. This includes:

• API keys
• Database connections
• Third-party service credentials

Step 4: Test with Preview Deployment

Before migrating traffic, create a preview deployment to test:

• Push a test branch
• Verify the deployment works
• Test all functionality

Step 5: Add Custom Domain

If you're migrating from another provider:

1. Add your domain to DeployHub
2. Update DNS records (keep TTL low during migration)
3. Verify SSL certificate is provisioned

Step 6: Migrate Traffic

Once everything is tested:

1. Update DNS records to point to DeployHub
2. Monitor traffic during migration
3. Keep old deployment running for a few days as backup

Step 7: Verify and Optimize

After migration:

• Check analytics for any issues
• Optimize performance settings
• Set up monitoring alerts

Framework Specific Tips

Next.js

• Ensure next.config.js has correct output settings
• Use output: 'standalone' for optimal performance

Nuxt

• Use nuxt build as the build command
• Configure runtimeConfig for environment variables

Gatsby

• Build command: gatsby build
• Output directory: public

Migrating to DeployHub is designed to be seamless. If you need help, our support team is available!