> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.stardeck.ai/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Going Live

> Publish your app and manage it long-term

## Publishing Your App

When you're ready to share your app with the world, publishing is one click away.

<Steps>
  <Step title="Click Publish">
    Find the **Publish** button in the top-right corner of the preview toolbar.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Wait for deployment">
    Stardeck builds and deploys your application automatically.
  </Step>

  <Step title="You're live">
    Your app is now accessible at `your-slug.stardeck.site`
  </Step>
</Steps>

Every published app includes:

* **SSL certificate** — Secure HTTPS automatically configured
* **Global CDN** — Fast loading times anywhere in the world
* **Zero maintenance** — No servers to manage or update

## Before You Publish

Run through this checklist to make sure your app is ready:

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion title="Review all content">
    Check for placeholder text, typos, and missing information. Read through every page.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Test on mobile">
    Switch to mobile view and navigate your entire app. Verify everything works on smaller screens.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Check forms and interactions">
    Submit every form. Click every button. Make sure interactive features work correctly.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Verify links">
    Test all navigation links, buttons, and external links to ensure they go where expected.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Review SEO metadata">
    Use the SEO Inspector in the preview toolbar to check page titles and descriptions.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Run your test suite">
    If your app has [automated workflow tests](/testing), run them from the Tests tab and make sure everything is green. They also run automatically when you publish, blocking the deploy if a critical workflow is broken.
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>

## Using Your Own Domain

Your app works immediately at `your-slug.stardeck.site`, but you can also use your own custom domain.

<Card title="Custom Domains" icon="globe" href="/custom-domains">
  Learn how to connect your own domain to your Stardeck app
</Card>

## Making Updates

Your app isn't frozen after publishing. You can continue making changes anytime:

1. Open your app in the dashboard
2. Make changes with the agent
3. Test in the preview
4. Click **Publish** again to deploy updates

Updates deploy automatically with zero downtime. Your users won't notice any interruption.

## Managing Your App Long-Term

### Adding Team Members

Invite others to collaborate on your app:

<Card title="Members and Roles" icon="users" href="/members-and-roles">
  Learn how to add team members and manage permissions
</Card>

### Setting Up User Authentication

If your app needs user accounts and logins:

<Card title="User Authentication" icon="lock" href="/user-authentication">
  Enable login functionality for your app's users
</Card>

### Configuring Email

Send transactional emails like confirmations, notifications, and password resets:

<Card title="Email" icon="envelope" href="/email">
  Set up email sending for your application
</Card>

### Environment Variables

Store API keys and configuration securely:

<Card title="Environment Variables" icon="key" href="/environment-variables">
  Configure secrets and environment-specific settings
</Card>

## Ongoing Development

Your app can grow with your needs. Common next steps include:

* **Adding features** — Keep talking to the agent to add new functionality
* **Expanding content** — Add new pages, products, or services
* **Integrating services** — Connect payment processing, analytics, or external APIs
* **Optimizing performance** — Ask the agent to improve loading times or SEO

<Tip>
  You don't need to plan everything upfront. Start with what you need now and add more as your requirements evolve.
</Tip>

## Getting Help

If you run into issues or have questions:

* **Ask the agent** — It can troubleshoot problems and suggest solutions
* **Check the docs** — Browse guides for specific features
* **Contact support** — Reach us at [support@stardeck.ai](mailto:support@stardeck.ai)

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Congratulations on launching your app! Keep iterating, keep improving, and enjoy building with Stardeck.