Step-by-step instructions
- Step 01
Confirm your website folder contains index.html at the root and any assets/ subfolders referenced by the HTML.
- Step 02
Make sure relative paths match actual case-sensitive file names, including uppercase extensions.
- Step 03
Sign in to Netlify and choose the correct existing project if your domain is already attached.
- Step 04
Use the project's supported manual deploy flow to upload the publish folder; follow current Netlify UI guidance for drag-and-drop.
- Step 05
Wait for the deployment to finish and test the new netlify.app version first.
- Step 06
Visit multiple links such as /blog.html and /articles/example.html; verify CSS, images and JavaScript load.
- Step 07
If a ZIP is not accepted by the current UI, extract it and upload the containing folder rather than uploading a folder with index.html buried inside another folder.
- Step 08
After the temporary URL works, connect the domain or redeploy to the domain's existing project.
- Step 09
Use browser refresh/incognito to detect old cached assets after deployment.
Before you finish: important checks
- HTML files are not executed by WordPress unless you install or embed them in an appropriate setup; static hosting is a separate route.
Common problems and fixes
- Netlify 404 after deploy? Check published directory contains index.html at its root.
- Missing images? Check file paths and case, then inspect browser network errors.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need paid hosting for a modest static site?
A supported free tier may be sufficient within provider limits.
WordPress, hosting and AI interfaces change. Check the service's current documentation before changing billing, domain DNS, security or important site settings. Rayhan Studio publishes educational help, not guaranteed results.