CLI static hosting · Static & Jamstack
Publishes any local folder as a website with one terminal command.
Checked against Surge's official pages on 1 Nov 2026. Free tiers change, so confirm before you commit.
Free plan allows unlimited projects and custom domains, including automatic certificates, with no bandwidth billing.
| Limit | Free plan |
|---|---|
| Projects | Unlimited |
| Project size | 450 MB |
| Files per project | 10,100 |
| Bandwidth | Not metered |
Redirects, rewrites and password protection are only on the $30 Pro plan.
Install Node.js
Run npm install --global surge
Go to your site folder and run surge
Pick a subdomain or enter your own domain
Free plan allows unlimited projects and custom domains, including automatic certificates, with no bandwidth billing. Free plan ends: Never.
No, you can sign up for Surge's free plan without a card.
Redirects, rewrites and password protection are only on the $30 Pro plan.
Yes, you can connect your own domain on the free plan. You also get a free address at *.surge.sh.
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