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

# Website Hosting

> Learn how website hosting works in Runable, why an active subscription is required, and what happens when your subscription expires.

# Website Hosting

Runable lets you build, publish, and host websites directly from the platform.

Unlike exporting static code, websites published through Runable are hosted on Runable's infrastructure. To keep your website online, an **active subscription** is required.

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## How Hosting Works

When you publish a website, Runable provides the infrastructure required to make it accessible on the internet.

This includes:

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  <Card title="Website Hosting" icon="server">
    Your website is hosted on Runable's infrastructure.
  </Card>

  <Card title="SSL Certificate" icon="shield-check">
    Secure HTTPS encryption for your website.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Global Delivery" icon="globe">
    Fast content delivery through our hosting infrastructure.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Automatic Deployments" icon="rocket">
    Republish changes with a single click.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

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# Do I Need a Subscription After Publishing?

**Yes.**

An active subscription is required to keep your published websites online.

Your subscription covers both:

* Building your website
* Keeping it hosted after publication

<Info>
  Publishing your website does not make it permanently hosted. Hosting continues as long as your subscription remains active.
</Info>

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# What Happens If My Subscription Expires?

If your subscription expires:

* Published websites are no longer accessible.
* You won't be able to publish new changes.
* AI editing features become unavailable.
* Custom domain hosting stops.

Your project itself remains associated with your account.

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# What Stays Safe?

Your project files are **not deleted** when your subscription expires.

Your account still retains:

* Website project
* Chat history
* Generated files
* Assets
* Project configuration

Once you reactivate your subscription, you can continue working from where you left off.

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# Custom Domains

Runable supports connecting your own domain.

Example:

```text theme={null}
example.com
```

or

```text theme={null}
mycompany.com
```

To connect a custom domain:

1. Open your website project.
2. Click **Publish**.
3. Select **Add Custom Domain**.
4. Enter your root domain (without `www`).
5. Follow the DNS instructions provided.

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</Frame>

<Info>
  Your custom domain remains connected only while your website is actively hosted through an active subscription.
</Info>

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# Can I Export My Website?

Yes.

You can export your project's source code and host it elsewhere if you prefer to manage your own infrastructure.

When self-hosting:

* Runable no longer hosts the website.
* You'll be responsible for deployment, hosting, SSL, domains, and maintenance.

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# Publishing Updates

Whenever you make changes:

1. Edit your project.
2. Preview your changes.
3. Click **Publish**.

Runable automatically deploys the latest version.

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# Health Checks

Before deployment, Runable performs automated health checks to verify that your project can be published successfully.

Health checks may fail if:

* Build errors exist
* Required dependencies are missing
* Generated code contains structural issues
* Unsupported configurations are introduced

If a health check fails, review the project, resolve the reported issue, contact support, and publish again.

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# Frequently Asked Questions

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  <Accordion title="Can I cancel my subscription after publishing my website?">
    You can cancel your subscription at any time.

    However, once your subscription expires, your published website will no longer remain online through Runable.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Will my website be deleted?">
    No.

    Your project remains associated with your account.

    Only the hosted website becomes unavailable until you reactivate your subscription.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Do I lose my custom domain?">
    No.

    Your domain remains yours.

    However, your website will stop resolving through Runable hosting while your subscription is inactive.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Can I publish multiple websites?">
    Yes.

    The number of projects and deployments depends on your subscription plan.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Can I host exported code somewhere else?">
    Yes.

    You can export your project and deploy it to any compatible hosting provider.
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>

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# Best Practices

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  <Card title="Keep Your Subscription Active">
    An active subscription is required to keep websites hosted on Runable.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Use Preview First">
    Always test your project in Preview before publishing.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Connect Your Domain">
    Use a custom domain for a more professional website.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Export Important Projects">
    Keep local backups of important projects for additional peace of mind.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

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# Summary

| Feature               | Active Subscription | Subscription Expired |
| --------------------- | ------------------- | -------------------- |
| Website Online        | ✅                   | ❌                    |
| Publish Changes       | ✅                   | ❌                    |
| AI Editing            | ✅                   | ❌                    |
| Custom Domain Hosting | ✅                   | ❌                    |
| Project Files         | ✅                   | ✅                    |
| Export Source Code    | ✅                   | Subject to your plan |

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## Related Guides

* How Credits Work
* Subscriptions Explained
* Lifetime Credits vs Monthly Credits
* Billing FAQ
* Prompt Engineering Guide