Creating your first project

Introduction

Welcome to CupaDev! This guide will walk you through creating and deploying your first project in just a few minutes.

Prerequisites

• A CupaDev account (sign up at cupadev.com)
• Git installed on your computer
• A project to deploy (or use our starter templates)

Step 1: Sign in to CupaDev

Navigate to the CupaDev dashboard and sign in with your credentials. If you don't have an account yet, click "Sign up" to create one.

Step 2: Create a new project

1. Click the "New Project" button in your dashboard
2. Choose your import method:
   • Import from Git: Connect your GitHub, GitLab, or Bitbucket repository
   • Deploy from template: Use one of our pre-configured templates
   • Start from scratch: Create an empty project
3. Select your repository or template
4. Configure your project name and settings

Step 3: Configure deployment settings

CupaDev automatically detects your framework and suggests optimal settings. You can customize:

• Build command: The command to build your project (e.g., npm run build)
• Output directory: Where your built files are located (e.g., dist or build)
• Install command: How to install dependencies (e.g., npm install)
• Environment variables: Any environment-specific configuration

Step 4: Deploy

Click the "Deploy" button. CupaDev will:

1. Clone your repository
2. Install dependencies
3. Build your project
4. Deploy to our global edge network

Step 5: Access your deployed application

Once deployment is complete, you'll receive a unique URL (e.g., your-project.cupadev.app). Click on it to see your live application!

Next Steps

• Configure a custom domain
• Set up automatic deployments on git push
• Add environment variables for different environments
• Explore monitoring and analytics

Need Help?

If you encounter any issues, check our troubleshooting guide or contact support through the dashboard.