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Publishing makes your project available on the internet. Macaly handles hosting, deployment, and SSL for you, so you don’t need to configure servers or connect third-party services.

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What is a domain?

A domain is the address people type into their browser to visit your website, like example.com. Think of it as the public name of your site. When someone opens that address, their browser loads the content of your project. In Macaly, you don’t need to set this up upfront. Publishing your project automatically gives you a working domain so your site is immediately accessible.

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Free Macaly subdomain

Every published Macaly project goes live on a free Macaly subdomain, for example: 
https://myproject.macaly-app.com
This lets you go online instantly. You can use this link to preview your site, share it with others, or launch without worrying about domains or hosting. You can keep using the Macaly subdomain or switch to a custom domain later without changing your project.

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Custom domain

A custom domain is a branded address like example.com. If you want your site to live on your own domain, Macaly gives you two options:
  • Connect a domain you already own (for example from GoDaddy or Namecheap)
  • Buy and register a new domain directly inside Macaly using credits

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How to Publish your Web or App

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Publish your project

Click Publish in the top-right corner of the editor. Macaly builds and deploys the latest version of your project automatically.Once publishing finishes, your site is live on a free Macaly subdomain and ready to be shared or connected to a custom domain.New DOMAINS&HOSTING1
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Connecting a domain you already own

Open Settings → Domains, enter your domain, and click Connect. Macaly will show you the exact DNS records you need to add. Copy these values into your domain provider’s DNS settings.New DOMAINS&HOSTING2
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Buy and connect a domain in Macaly

Open Settings → Domains, search for a domain name, and check availability.New DOMAINS&HOSTING3New DOMAINS&HOSTING4

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Hosting

Macaly handles hosting and deployment for you, powered by Vercel. When you publish a project, it’s deployed automatically, served securely over HTTPS, and optimized for performance and SEO by default. You don’t need to manage servers, SSL certificates, or a separate hosting provider.

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Host plan

If you only need to keep a site live on a single custom domain without using AI credits, you can use the Host plan ($5/month). This plan is designed for simple, long-running websites where you just want reliable hosting without ongoing edits or AI usage.