github spark question. launching website #169009
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When you create a website with GitHub Spark, it's typically set up with a level of visibility that defaults to being accessible only to GitHub users. This is a security measure and a feature of the platform. To make your website publicly accessible to everyone on the internet, you need to change the visibility settings within your repository. Here's a general guide on how to do that, as the specific steps for GitHub Spark are often tied to the underlying GitHub Pages or other deployment settings. How to Make Your Website Public Go to Settings: In the repository's main page, click on the Settings tab. Find the "Pages" Section: On the left-hand sidebar of the Settings page, look for the Pages option under the "Code and automation" section and click on it. Change Visibility: In the GitHub Pages settings, you'll see a section for visibility. Your site is likely set to "Private" or "Only accessible to GitHub users." Change this setting to "Public". This will publish your site to a public URL (e.g., username.github.io/repository-name), making it viewable by anyone with the link, regardless of whether they have a GitHub account. Important Notes: Custom Domains: If you want to use a custom domain name (e.g., www.your-website.com), you can configure this in the same "Pages" settings. This is a common practice to give your site a more professional and memorable address. Static Sites: GitHub Pages is designed to host static websites (HTML, CSS, and JavaScript). If your Spark app has a dynamic backend, the public access might be handled differently, but the visibility settings for the front-end will still be in the "Pages" section. |
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I made a website using GitHub Spark. How can I make the site publicly accessible beyond only "github users"?
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