> ## Knowledge Base Index > Fetch the complete knowledge base index at: https://help.squarecloud.app/sitemap.xml > Use this file to discover available pages before exploring further. > Pure-Markdown content can be obtained by appending a '.md' suffix to the content URLs listed in the sitemap (without the trailing slash). # Deploying a static site (HTML, React, Vite) ## 1. Prerequisites Before uploading your site, verify that you have: * **Square Cloud Account:** Create your account via the [Registration Page](https://squarecloud.app/pt-br/signup) (Email or GitHub). * **Active Plan:** A paid plan is required for hosting. Check the [pricing here](https://squarecloud.app/pt-br/pricing). --- > **Note:** Square Cloud has native support for static sites with a premium CDN included, ensuring your site loads fast anywhere in the world. ## 2. Required File Structure Make sure your project has at least the main file at the root: * `index.html`: The main file of your site. Or `vite.html`, if you use the Vite framework. * `404.html`: (Optional) Custom page for "Not Found" errors. --- ## 3. Preparing the Project Before submitting, verify that all links to CSS files and images are working locally. > **Important Notice:** If you are uploading directly through the panel (website), you don't need to worry about configuration files right now, as the system will automatically create the `squarecloud.app` file for you if you upload via the dashboard. --- ## 4. How to Host (Upload) With the files ready, you have two main paths to put your site online: ### Option A: Via Dashboard (Easiest) 1. Access the Square Cloud dashboard. 2. Click on **Upload Application**. 3. Select your project folder or drag the `.zip` file. 4. Enter the **application name**, point to your **main file**, and check **web publishing** to define your squareweb.app subdomain. > **Tip:** Static projects do not need a running "server" (like Node.js or Python); Square Cloud itself already configures an nginx server for you. ### Option B: Via CLI 1. Install the CLI: ``` npm i -g @squarecloud/cli ``` 2. Authenticate in the CLI: Get your API token on the **My Account** page by going to the [**Authentication**](https://squarecloud.app/pt-br/account/security) section and requesting the API key; next, authenticate in the CLI with the following command. ``` squarecloud auth login ``` 3. Create your configuration file: the [configuration file](https://docs.squarecloud.app/pt-br/getting-started/config-file), `squarecloud.config` or `squarecloud.app`, must be present in your project 4. Upload: ``` squarecloud upload ``` * Or if you created the zip: ``` squarecloud upload --file ```