How to Deploy Next.js on Vercel

Deploying your Next.js application on Vercel is quick and easy. This guide will provide you with two ways to deploy your application: via the Vercel dashboard and via the CLI.

Option 1: Deploy via Vercel Dashboard

Step 1: Upload your Next.js project to GitHub or a similar version control system.

Step 2: Sign up for a Vercel account at https://vercel.com/signup (opens in a new tab).

Step 3: Add your project to Vercel by importing it from your version control system. Vercel will automatically detect that it is a Next.js application and create a build.

Step 4: Once the build is complete, Vercel will deploy your application and provide you with a URL to access it.

Option 2: Deploy via CLI

Step 1: Install the Vercel CLI by running the following command in your terminal:

npm install -g vercel

Step 2: Navigate to your Next.js project directory.

Step 3: Run the following command to deploy your application:

vercel

Step 4: Follow the prompts to configure your deployment settings, including your project name and environment variables.

Step 5: Once the deployment is complete, Vercel will provide you with a URL to access your application.