Bolt.new App Not Deploying
Quick Answer
Bolt's deploy feature has limitations. The most reliable path is always: Bolt → GitHub → Vercel. Start with "Export to GitHub first" before making broader code changes.
You're in the right place if...
- !Deploy button doesn't work
- !Export fails
- !App works in Bolt but can't go live
Why this happens
Bolt's deploy feature has limitations. The most reliable path is always: Bolt → GitHub → Vercel.
Fix
Export to GitHub first
Bolt → top right → Push to GitHub. This creates a repository with your code.
Deploy from GitHub to Vercel
Go to vercel.com → New Project → Import from GitHub → select your repo. Vercel auto-detects the framework and deploys.
Prevent this next time
Never try to deploy directly from Bolt to a custom domain. Always go via GitHub → Vercel for reliability.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. Push to GitHub first, then import the repo in Netlify. Same process as Vercel.
No. Both GitHub repos and Vercel hobby tier are free.
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