# RenderDeploy Thulite to Render by connecting a repository, setting build and publish options, and configuring a compatible Node.js version for builds.

Deploy your Thulite project to [Render](https://render.com/), a platform for building sites with free TLS certificates, a global CDN, DDoS protection, private networks, and auto-deploys from Git.

## How to deploy

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Create a [render.com account](https://dashboard.render.com/register) and sign in
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In your dashboard, click New+ and select Static Site.
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Connect your [GitHub](https://github.com/) or [GitLab](https://about.gitlab.com/) repository, or enter the URL of a public repository.
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Name your site, select the branch, and set the build command and publish directory:

- build command: `npm run build`
- publish directory: `public`
- Environment variables (advanced): By default, Render uses Node.js 14.17.0, but Thulite [requires a higher version](/start-here/getting-started/#prerequisites). Add an environment variable with the key `NODE_VERSION` and a value of `24.0.4` or higher to use a compatible Node.js version. Alternatively, add a [`.node-version`](https://render.com/docs/node-version) or [`.nvmrc`](https://render.com/docs/node-version) file to specify a Node.js version.
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  Click Create Static Site.
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## Learn more

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