How to Deploy a Lovable App to Vercel
Your code already lives on GitHub. Here is how to turn it into a real website anyone can visit.
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An overlay appears directly on top of Supabase and Lovable. No tab switching, no re-reading docs.
Copy your Project URL
Find the Project URL field below and click the copy icon. We will use this in Lovable’s environment settings.
Stylized preview. The real guide is interactive, not a screenshot.
Sign in to Vercel with your GitHub account
Use the same GitHub account Lovable already synced your code to. Vercel needs this connection to see your repo, there is nothing new to set up.
Import the repo Lovable created
Vercel shows a list of your GitHub repos on its import screen. Pick the one Lovable pushed your project to, and Vercel pulls the code straight from there.
Click Deploy
One click starts the build. Vercel installs what your project needs and puts the finished files somewhere the public internet can reach.
The build can take a minute, that is normal
A blank progress screen is not a sign anything broke. The first build is typically the slowest one you will see, do not refresh mid deploy.
Open your live app
Once the build finishes, Vercel hands you a working link. That is the exact page anyone in the world would see if you sent it to them.
Every push after this deploys automatically
Because Vercel is connected to the GitHub repo, any future change synced from Lovable kicks off a new deploy on its own. You will not need to repeat the import step again.
Why Vercel instead of Lovable's own publish button
Lovable is where you build and preview your app. Vercel is a separate step that takes the GitHub copy of your code and turns it into a public site with its own address, outside the Lovable editor.
What actually happens during the build
Vercel reads the same project GitHub is already storing, installs everything the app needs, and produces the exact files a browser can load. That is the build step you are waiting through.
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Frequently asked questions
Do I need to know how to code to deploy a Lovable app to Vercel?
No. Lovable builds the app, GitHub stores the code, and Vercel puts it online. The whole flow is clicking through screens, not writing anything.
How long does deploying take?
The build itself usually finishes in under a minute. Add a little time for signing in and importing the repo, and most people are live in under five.
Is deploying to Vercel free?
Yes, for a project like this. Vercel gives every project a free vercel.app address, which is enough to share a working link with anyone.
What if the deploy fails or shows a 404 instead of my app?
That is usually a framework configuration issue rather than anything wrong with your account. See our guide on fixing a Vercel 404 not_found error for the exact fix.
Do I have to repeat these steps every time I make a change?
No. Once GitHub and Vercel are connected, any new change synced from Lovable triggers a fresh deploy automatically.
Let the first deploy finish before you worry
The first build tends to be the slowest one you will see. Deploys triggered by later commits are usually quicker.
Bookmark the Vercel dashboard, not just the live link
The live link shows the app itself. The dashboard is where you will come back to check build logs or add a domain later.
One GitHub repo, one Vercel project
Importing the same repo a second time by accident creates a duplicate project with its own separate link. Delete the extra one rather than maintaining two.
Why people drop off before they finish
You're not the problem. The format is. Here's what changes when you switch to an interactive mission.
- ✕Pause, rewind, pause again, repeatedly
- ✕The UI has changed since recording
- ✕No feedback when you complete a step
- ✕Lose context every time you switch tabs
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- ✓Always current: guides track the real UI
- ✓Instant confirmation at every step
- ✓Full context stays open in your browser
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