Deploy Next.js to AWS Amplify - Complete Guide
In this tutorial, I'll show you how to deploy your Next.js application to AWS Amplify. This is one of the easiest and most straightforward methods to get your Next.js projects live in the cloud.
Video Tutorial
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Prerequisites
- A Next.js application
- Code pushed to GitHub
- An AWS account
Step 1: Access AWS Amplify
Sign into the AWS Console and search for "AWS Amplify". Click on it to access the Amplify dashboard.
Step 2: Deploy Your App
Click on "Deploy an app" and you'll see several options. Select GitHub as your source.
Step 3: Authorize GitHub
If this is your first time, you'll need to authorize AWS to access your GitHub repositories. Follow the confirmation screens to complete the authorization.
Step 4: Select Your Repository
Search for and select the repository you want to deploy. AWS Amplify will automatically detect all available branches. Select your main branch and click Next.
Step 5: Configure Build Settings
AWS Amplify automatically detects that you're using Next.js and suggests the appropriate build command. In most cases, you don't need to change anything - the default configuration works out of the box.
If you need to customize the build command or app name, you can do so here. Otherwise, click Next.
Step 6: Review and Deploy
Review your app settings and click "Save and deploy". The deployment process will begin.
Step 7: Wait for Deployment
You'll be redirected to a page showing the deployment progress. You can click on the deployment to watch the build logs in real-time. In my case, it took about 2 minutes and 36 seconds.
Step 8: Access Your Live App
Once deployment is complete, go back to your app's main page. You'll find an auto-generated domain name. Click on it to see your live Next.js application!
Adding a Custom Domain
The auto-generated domain isn't suitable for production. To add your own custom domain, click the "Domain management" button and follow the instructions.
CI/CD Pipeline - Automatic Deployments
One of the best features of AWS Amplify is the built-in CI/CD pipeline. When you push changes to your GitHub repository, Amplify automatically detects them and starts a new deployment.
I demonstrated this by changing a headline in my code, committing the change, and pushing to GitHub. Within minutes, the changes were live on the deployed site - fully automated!
Summary
AWS Amplify makes deploying Next.js applications incredibly simple:
- Connect your GitHub repository
- Auto-detection of Next.js framework
- One-click deployment
- Built-in CI/CD pipeline
- Easy custom domain setup
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