How to host a Webflow website for free with your custom domain

Olivia Dumnicka
2 min readMar 13, 2023
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Are you tired of paying $$$ for hosting services for your Webflow website? Are you looking for a way to host your website for free while still using your custom domain?

This was me few days ago.. until I found out about Netlify.

With Netlify, you can host your Webflow website for free, allowing you to save money on hosting fees while still having your website accessible to the public.

In this article, I’ll share with you how to host your Webflow website for free on Netlify. By following these simple steps, you can have your website up and running in no time.

Step 1: Export your website from Webflow

The first step is to export your website from Webflow. To do this, go to your Webflow project and click on the “Export Code” button located in the top right corner. Then, select “Zip” as the export format and click “Export.”

Step 2: Sign up for a free Netlify account

Next, sign up for a free Netlify account. Once you’ve signed up, you’ll be taken to your Netlify dashboard.

Step 3: Create a new site

After signing up for a Netlify account, you’ll need to create a new site in Netlify. To do this, click on the “New site” button and upload your site output folder. Netlify will build and deploy your website in a matter of seconds, and you can access it using the unique Netlify URL generated when you deploy your site.

Step 4: Configure your DNS settings

The final step is to configure your DNS settings to point your custom domain to your hosting service. The process will vary depending on your domain registrar and hosting service, but it typically involves adding a CNAME record to your DNS settings.

Congratulations! You’ve now successfully hosted your Webflow website for free on Netlify.

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Olivia Dumnicka

Product Designer that understands marketing. Based in Berlin. Working freelance 👩‍💻 + Running creators agency - swai.social