Build a Web App with Lovable and Deploy with DeployHQ

This guide will show you how to use Lovable, an AI-powered platform for building full-stack applications, and then deploy your finished project to a live server using DeployHQ for seamless automation.

Step 1: Set Up Lovable and Build Your App

First, go to the Lovable platform and sign in or create an account. Lovable is a full-stack AI-powered builder that allows you to generate complete web applications with front-end, back-end, and database integration by simply describing your idea in natural language.

Once you are in the Lovable workspace, use the chat-based interface to describe the web app you want to build. For example: "Create a to-do list web app with user authentication and a database to store tasks." The AI will generate the entire application for you, which you can then refine and edit.

Step 2: Prepare Your App for Deployment with Git

To deploy your Lovable project with DeployHQ, you need to get the code into a Git repository. Lovable provides a built-in feature for this. Find the GitHub integration or export option within your project settings. Connect your GitHub account to Lovable and export your project's code to a new repository. This will be the source that DeployHQ uses for its deployments.

Step 3: Deploy with DeployHQ

Now that your project is on GitHub, you can use DeployHQ to set up an automated deployment.

  1. Create a New Project: Log in to your DeployHQ account and click on the New Project button.

  2. Connect to Your Repository: Authorize DeployHQ to access your Git provider (GitHub, GitLab, etc.) and select the repository where your Lovable code is stored.

  3. Configure Your Server: Navigate to Servers & Groups and click New Server. Fill in the details for your hosting server, including the connection type (SFTP, SSH), login credentials, and the destination path for your files (e.g., /public_html).

  4. Initiate the Deployment: Go to the Deployments tab, select the correct branch (e.g., main), and the server you just configured. Click the Deploy button to have DeployHQ automatically pull your code from GitHub and upload it to your server.

Step 4: Monitor Your Live Application

DeployHQ's dashboard allows you to monitor the status of every deployment in real time. You can view the logs to see exactly what files were transferred, check for any errors, and confirm that your application is live. This provides a detailed overview and control over your deployment pipeline.