Project deployment with the Cloud dashboard
This is a step-by-step guide for deploying your project on Strapi Cloud for the first time, using the Cloud dashboard.
Prerequisites
Before you can deploy your Strapi application on Strapi Cloud using the Cloud dashboard, you need to have the following prerequisites:
- Strapi version
4.8.2
or higher - Project database must be compatible with PostgreSQL. Strapi does not support and does not recommend using any external databases, though it's possible to configure one (see advanced database configuration).
- Project(s) source code hosted on GitHub or GitLab. The connected repository can contain multiple Strapi applications. Each Strapi app must be in a separate directory.
- Specifically for GitLab: at least have "Maintainer" permissions for the project to import on Strapi Cloud.
Logging in to Strapi Cloud
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Navigate to the Strapi Cloud login page.
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You have the options to Log in with GitHub, Log in with Google or Log in with GitLab. Choose your provider and log in. This initial login will create your Strapi Cloud account. Once logged in, you will be redirected to the Strapi Cloud Projects page where you can create your first Strapi Cloud project.