Easy Tech TutsHow to Host a Website on Cloudflare for Free Easily 2026
By Impran M N
Cloudflare Pages lets you host a static or framework-built site for free, with global CDN delivery and SSL included out of the box. This guide covers both ways to deploy — dragging in local files directly or connecting a GitHub repository — and getting your site live with a custom domain.
01Open Workers & Pages
From your Cloudflare dashboard, navigate to the Workers & Pages section to start a new deployment.
02Create a Pages application
Click to create a new application and select the Pages deployment path rather than Workers.
03Choose your upload method
Connect your GitHub account for automatic deployments on every push, or use the direct drag-and-drop upload option for a one-time deploy.
04Set your project name and upload assets
Enter a custom project name and either drop your built website folder in directly or point Cloudflare to your connected repository.
05Configure build settings
Set framework build commands if you're using React, Vue, Next.js, or similar, or leave defaults for plain HTML folders.
06Deploy and set up a custom domain
Click Save and Deploy to sync your site globally, then review your auto-generated URL and connect a custom domain if you have one.
Frequently asked questions
Is Cloudflare Pages really free?
Yes, static site hosting with global CDN delivery and free SSL is included on Cloudflare's free tier, with generous build and bandwidth limits.
Can I host a framework-based site like Next.js on Cloudflare Pages?
Yes, Cloudflare Pages supports popular frameworks including React, Vue, and Next.js by setting the appropriate build command during setup.
Do I need GitHub to use Cloudflare Pages?
No, you can drag and drop a local folder of built site files directly instead of connecting a repository.
Does Cloudflare Pages include SSL automatically?
Yes, every Pages deployment gets a free SSL certificate automatically, both on the default subdomain and any custom domain you connect.
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