Build a Web App with v0 and Deploy with DeployHQ

This guide will show you how to use v0, Vercel’s generative UI tool, to create a web app's user interface and then use DeployHQ to automatically deploy your project to a live server.

Step 1: Use v0 to Generate Your UI Components

First, navigate to v0.dev and log in. v0 is an AI tool that generates React, Vue, and Svelte components from simple text prompts. Unlike a full IDE, v0 focuses on creating production-ready UI code that you will then assemble into a complete application. Enter a prompt describing the UI you need, such as: "A sleek, dark-themed hero section with a call-to-action button and a headline." The AI will generate the code for you.

v0 app from the prompt

Step 2: Assemble the Web App

Once v0 has generated your code, you need to set up a project to hold it. You can do this in your local IDE (like VS Code) or an online environment like Replit. Create a new project and copy the code from v0 into your project's files (e.g., an HTML file for the structure, a CSS file for styling, and a JavaScript file for any interactivity). You'll also need to add any necessary boilerplate code to create a functional webpage.

You can also push your code directly to Github from the v0 UI, as seen here:

Push the code into a repo

Step 3: Prepare Your App for Deployment

After your app is assembled, you must prepare it for deployment by pushing it to a Git repository. Initialize a Git repository in your project's root directory, commit your files, and then push them to a service like GitHub. This repository will serve as the source code for DeployHQ.

Step 4: Deploy with DeployHQ

Now, with your project on GitHub, you can use DeployHQ to automate the deployment process.

  1. Create a New Project: Log in to your DeployHQ account and select New Project.

  2. Connect to Your Repository: Connect DeployHQ to your Git provider (GitHub, GitLab, etc.) and select the repository where you stored your v0-built app.

  3. Configure Your Server: In the project dashboard, go to Servers & Groups and click New Server. Input your server's credentials (host, username, and password), select the connection method (SFTP, SSH), and specify the path where your files should be uploaded (e.g., /public_html). Within v0 you can only use their hosting, but here you can use your VPS (hosting or server) of choice, which normally it cheaper.

  4. Initiate Deployment: Go to the Deployments tab, choose the branch you want to deploy from (e.g., main), select your configured server, and click Deploy. DeployHQ will then pull your code from GitHub and upload it to your server.

Step 5: Monitor Your Live Application

DeployHQ provides a detailed log of every deployment, allowing you to monitor the status in real time. You can view the files that were transferred, check for errors, and verify the success of your deployment directly from the DeployHQ dashboard.