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Firebase Hosting Guide

Firebase Hosting is a fast and secure service for hosting web apps, offering features like a free SSL certificate, global CDN, and easy deployment. Users can host both static and dynamic content, set up custom domains, and utilize backend services through Cloud Functions. The service has a free plan with limited resources and a pay-as-you-go option, making it suitable for various web hosting needs.

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Firebase Hosting Guide

Firebase Hosting is a fast and secure service for hosting web apps, offering features like a free SSL certificate, global CDN, and easy deployment. Users can host both static and dynamic content, set up custom domains, and utilize backend services through Cloud Functions. The service has a free plan with limited resources and a pay-as-you-go option, making it suitable for various web hosting needs.

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Firebase Hosting: A Complete Guide

Firebase Hosting is a fast, secure, and reliable hosting service for web apps, static and
dynamic websites, and microservices. It provides a free SSL certificate, global CDN, and easy
deployment with just a few commands.

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1. Key Features of Firebase Hosting


• Fast and Secure – Uses a global Content Delivery Network (CDN) for quick loading.

• Free SSL Certificate – Provides HTTPS automatically for security.

• Custom Domain Support – You can use your own domain (e.g., yourdomain.com).

• Supports Static & Dynamic Content – Can host HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and backend
services using Cloud Functions.

• Easy Deployment – Deploy with a single command using Firebase CLI.

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2. Steps to Host a Website on Firebase

Step 1: Install Firebase CLI


Make sure you have Node.js installed. Then, install Firebase CLI globally:

npm install -g firebase-tools

Verify installation:

firebase --version

Step 2: Login to Firebase


Authenticate Firebase with your Google account:

firebase login

Step 3: Create a Firebase Project


1. Go to Firebase Console.

2. Click 'Add Project' and create a new project.

3. Enable Firebase Hosting in the setup options.


Step 4: Initialize Firebase in Your Project
Navigate to your project folder and run:

firebase init

Step 5: Deploy Your Website


Add your HTML, CSS, JavaScript files inside the 'public' folder.

Deploy the website with:

firebase deploy

3. Custom Domain Setup


To use a custom domain like 'www.yourwebsite.com':

• Go to Firebase Console → Hosting.

• Click 'Add custom domain'.

• Enter your domain name.

• Update DNS records in your domain provider (Firebase provides details).

• SSL is automatically applied.

4. Updating and Deleting a Site

To Update Your Website


Make changes in the 'public/' folder and redeploy:

firebase deploy

To Delete a Hosted Site


firebase hosting:disable

5. Firebase Hosting with a Backend


Firebase Hosting allows dynamic content using Cloud Functions for Firebase.

To enable Cloud Functions:

firebase init functions

Write your backend logic in 'functions/index.js' and deploy:

firebase deploy --only functions

6. Firebase Hosting Pricing


• Free (Spark Plan) – Includes 1GB storage & 10GB bandwidth per month.
• Pay as You Go (Blaze Plan) – Charges based on usage.

7. Alternatives to Firebase Hosting


• Netlify – Better for static sites with Git-based deployment.

• Vercel – Best for Next.js and React apps.

• GitHub Pages – Free for static websites.

Conclusion
Firebase Hosting is an excellent choice for fast and secure web hosting, especially for static
and dynamic web applications. It integrates well with Firebase services like Firestore,
Authentication, and Cloud Functions.

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