Repo static hosting · Static & Jamstack
Publishes a static site straight from a GitHub repository.
Checked against GitHub Pages's official pages on 1 Nov 2026. Free tiers change, so confirm before you commit.
Free for public repositories, with HTTPS, custom domains and builds through Jekyll or GitHub Actions.
| Limit | Free plan |
|---|---|
| Published site size | 1 GB |
| Bandwidth | 100 GB / month (soft) |
| Builds | 10 / hour (soft, branch builds) |
| Deploy timeout | 10 minutes |
On a free account the repo must be public, and GitHub says Pages is not meant for online shops or SaaS.
Create a public repository
Add an index.html or a site generator project
Open Settings, then Pages
Pick a branch or GitHub Actions as the source and save
Free for public repositories, with HTTPS, custom domains and builds through Jekyll or GitHub Actions. Free plan ends: Never.
No, you can sign up for GitHub Pages's free plan without a card.
On a free account the repo must be public, and GitHub says Pages is not meant for online shops or SaaS.
Yes, you can connect your own domain on the free plan. You also get a free address at *.github.io.
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