# GitHub Pages

[GitHub Pages](https://docs.github.com/en/pages/getting-started-with-github-pages/about-github-pages) lets you publish static sites directly from your GitHub repository for free.

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## Static

Learn how to upload your static site to GitHub Pages.

### Prerequisites

Export your project using one of the [export methods](https://docs.webstudio.is/university/self-hosting/..#exporting).

**How to deploy your project to GitHub Pages:**

* Create a repository on GitHub and name it \<your username>.github.io
* Upload/commit your project to a GitHub repository

See [GitHub’s installation instructions](https://pages.github.com/) for a comprehensive tutorial.

## Related

* [Download](https://docs.webstudio.is/university/self-hosting/download) – Export a static site directly from the Builder
* [CLI](https://docs.webstudio.is/university/self-hosting/cli) – Export and build your project using the command line
* [Cloudflare Pages](https://docs.webstudio.is/university/self-hosting/cloudflare-pages) – Another platform for static site hosting
* [Publishing and custom domains](https://docs.webstudio.is/university/foundations/publishing-and-custom-domains) – Set up custom domains for your site


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