Deploy MERN App on Vercel for Free

If you have built a MERN (MongoDB, Express, React, Node) stack application and now want to deploy it, Vercel is a great option to consider. Vercel offers a free plan that allows you to deploy your MERN app with ease.

Step 1: Sign up for Vercel

First, you need to sign up for a Vercel account. You can do this by visiting the Vercel website and following the sign-up process, which is straightforward and only takes a few minutes.

Step 2: Install Vercel CLI

Once you have signed up for Vercel, you will need to install the Vercel CLI (Command Line Interface) on your computer. This can be done using npm by running the following command in your terminal:

npm install -g vercel

Step 3: Deploy your MERN App

After installing the Vercel CLI, navigate to your MERN app’s root directory in your terminal and run the following command to deploy your app to Vercel:

vercel

Step 4: Set Environment Variables

If your MERN app has any environment variables, such as database connection strings, API keys, or any other sensitive information, you will need to set these in the Vercel dashboard. You can do this by navigating to your project in the Vercel dashboard and accessing the “Environment Variables” section.

Step 5: Enjoy your deployed MERN App

Once you have completed the previous steps, your MERN app should now be deployed and live on Vercel. You can access it by visiting the URL provided by Vercel, and your app will be up and running for free!

Deploying a MERN app on Vercel is a simple and efficient process, and with the free plan, you can enjoy the benefits of Vercel’s powerful hosting platform without any cost.