How to deploy a Next.js app to Vercel

Deploying a Next.js app to Vercel is a straightforward process, thanks to the seamless integration between Next.js and Vercel. Here's a step-by-step guide on how to deploy a Next.js app to Vercel:

Prerequisites:

1. Vercel Account:

   • If you don't have a Vercel account, sign up for one at Vercel.

2. Next.js App:

   • Ensure that you have a Next.js app ready for deployment. If you haven't created one, you can use the following commands to initialize a new Next.js app:

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     npx create-next-app my-nextjs-app
     
     cd my-nextjs-app
     

Deployment Steps:

1. Install the Vercel CLI:

   • If you haven't installed the Vercel CLI, do so by running the following command in your terminal:

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     npm install -g vercel
     

2. Login to Vercel:

   • Run the following command to log in to your Vercel account:

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     vercel login
     

   • Follow the on-screen instructions to log in.

3. Deploy Your Next.js App:

   • Once you are logged in, navigate to the root directory of your Next.js app in the terminal.
   • Run the following command to deploy your app to Vercel:

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     vercel
     

   • Follow the prompts to configure your deployment. You'll be asked to confirm the project settings, and Vercel will automatically detect that it's a Next.js app.

4. Configure Your Settings (Optional):

   • You can customize deployment settings during the deployment process, such as setting environment variables. Choose the appropriate options based on your requirements.

5. Access Your Deployed App:

   • Once the deployment is complete, Vercel will provide you with a URL where your app is deployed. You can access your app using this URL.

Redeploying Updates:

If you make changes to your Next.js app and want to redeploy, you can simply run the vercel command again in your project directory. Vercel will ask if you want to overwrite the existing deployment or create a new one.

That's it! Your Next.js app should now be successfully deployed on Vercel. Vercel also provides various features such as automatic deployments from your Git repository, environment variable management, and more, making it a powerful platform for hosting Next.js applications.