Deploy to Vercel

This guide provides brief step-by-step instructions for deploying GoLiveKit to Vercel.

Prerequisites

Before deploying, make sure you have:

• A GitHub repository with your GoLiveKit project
• A Vercel account
• All required environment variables ready (from your local .env)
• A database accessible from Vercel (for example Neon, Supabase, Railway, or managed Postgres)

Deployment Steps

1. Import Project to Vercel

1. Open Vercel Dashboard.
2. Click Add New → Project.
3. Import your GitHub repository.
4. Select the branch you want to deploy (usually master or main).

2. Configure Environment Variables

In Project Settings → Environment Variables, add all required variables from your app (same values as your production .env).

At minimum, confirm your auth, database, storage, and payment-related variables are set correctly.

3. Build & Output Settings

For a standard Next.js setup, Vercel auto-detects settings:

• Framework Preset: Next.js
• Build Command: default
• Output Directory: default

If needed, set a custom install command compatible with your package manager.

4. Deploy

1. Click Deploy.
2. Wait for the initial build to complete.
3. Open the generated Vercel URL to verify the app is running.

5. Add Custom Domain (Optional)

1. Go to Project Settings → Domains.
2. Add your domain (for example yourdomain.com).
3. Configure DNS records in your DNS provider as instructed by Vercel.

Post-Deployment

Access Your Application

• Vercel URL: https://your-project.vercel.app
• Custom domain (if configured): https://yourdomain.com