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Why React routes fail after a refresh
A React SPA still starts with one document
Most React apps ship a single HTML entry point and let React Router update the URL in the browser.
That feels seamless until someone reloads a nested route or opens a deep link directly from a shared URL.
What breaks on refresh
A traditional static host tries to find a real /about file or folder on disk.
Your build usually only has index.html plus bundled assets, so the host returns 404 before React can boot.
How DeployPages fixes it
DeployPages applies an edge fallback for missing routes and serves index.html instead of a hard 404.
Once the document loads, React Router takes over again and renders the correct page for the current URL.
Why teams use this
Upload the dist folder and the routing fallback is handled for you. No nginx.conf, no custom redirect files, no manual rewrites.
React deployment workflow
Build the app
Run your production build locally so React, CSS, and assets are bundled into a static output folder.
Verify the output
Check that the build folder contains index.html plus the generated assets directory before you upload it.
Upload the whole folder
Drop the entire dist folder into DeployPages. Do not upload only index.html or you will miss styles and scripts.
Test a routed page
Open a nested route, refresh the browser, and confirm the app still loads instead of returning a 404.
Deploy React without the usual hosting friction
Use the same React build output you already have. DeployPages adds HTTPS, fast edge delivery, and routing compatibility without extra hosting glue.
| Platform | Delivery model | Typical launch experience | Operational friction | Fit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeployPages | Edge delivery with static deployment workflows | Fast setup | Low | Best for productized static launches |
| GitHub Pages | Repository-first publishing | Good for docs and hobby sites | Medium | Best for Git-native personal sites |
| Vercel / Netlify | Full frontend platform | Excellent for framework-heavy apps | Medium | Best for full-stack frontend teams |
DeployPages is positioned for teams that want static publishing, global delivery, and a cleaner launch path without carrying unnecessary platform complexity.
React deployment FAQ
Q:Why is my React app showing a white screen after deploy?
Most white-screen issues come from incorrect asset paths. For Vite, confirm base is correct for your deployment target. For older CRA projects, review homepage and make sure the uploaded folder contains the generated assets.
Q:Do I need to configure nginx or redirects manually?
No. DeployPages handles the SPA fallback for missing routes at the edge so you do not need to maintain server rewrites yourself.
Q:Can I use environment variables?
Yes, but they are resolved when you run the build locally. DeployPages hosts the final static output, so runtime server-side environment injection is not part of this flow.
Q:Can I deploy Next.js here too?
Yes, as long as you export it as a static site. Use output: 'export' and upload the generated out directory.
Q:Can I attach a custom domain later?
Yes. After the site is live, add your domain in the console and follow the DNS instructions. DeployPages provisions HTTPS automatically once the record resolves.