Step-by-Step Guide to Deploying Next.js on Vercel

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  1. Create a Vercel Account:

    • Visit Vercel's signup page.

    • Choose to sign up using your GitHub account for easy integration with your repositories.

  2. Import Your Next.js Project:

    • After signing up, navigate to the Vercel dashboard.

    • Click on "Import Project" and select your Next.js repository from GitHub. Vercel will automatically detect that it's a Next.js app and configure the necessary settings for you.

  3. Configure Project Settings:

    • You can use the default settings that Vercel suggests, which are optimized for Next.js.

    • If your project requires any environment variables, you can add them in this step.

  4. Deploy Your Application:

    • Once you have configured the settings, click on the "Deploy" button.

    • Vercel will start building your application, which typically takes less than a minute.

  5. Access Your Live Application:

    • After the deployment process is complete, Vercel will provide you with a unique URL where your application is live.

    • Click on this URL to view your deployed Next.js app.

  6. Preview and Feedback:

    • If you have set up a GitHub repository, every time you push changes or create a pull request, Vercel automatically generates preview URLs for those changes.

    • This feature allows you to share previews with collaborators and gather feedback before merging changes into the main branch.

  7. Continuous Deployment:

    • With Vercel's integration with GitHub, every push to your repository will trigger a new deployment automatically. This ensures your application is always up-to-date with the latest code changes.-Written By Hexahome