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# What is Hodifly?

Hodifly is a one-click deployment tool built into your cPanel. You choose a repository and a domain; Hodifly clones the code, runs your build (the step that turns your source code into a site ready to serve), and publishes the result. Every push to the branch you've chosen redeploys automatically. Hodifly works for static sites, Node applications, and Python applications.

## How do I create my first project?

1. Open **cPanel › Hodifly**.
2. Click **New Project**.![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/a/d/6/2/ad62513203acd800/screenshot-2026-07-12-at-07073_19st2l8.png)

1. Choose your **source** (GitHub or GitLab), then the relevant repository.
2. Select the **domain** (and, if needed, a subfolder) to publish to.
3. Hodifly automatically detects your framework and pre-fills the build settings, adjust them if needed.
4. Click **Create & Deploy**. The first deployment starts immediately, and you can follow the log in real time.

## Do I have to connect GitHub?

No. If you only use GitLab, you can create GitLab projects without ever connecting GitHub: if no GitHub account is connected, the new project form opens directly on GitLab.

## Go further

* [What can I deploy on Hodifly?](https://help.hodi.host/en/article/what-can-i-deploy-on-hodifly-czlbyz/)
* [How do I create a form with Hodifly?](https://help.hodi.host/en/article/how-do-i-create-a-form-with-hodifly-2xx0pz/)
* [How to create serverless functions?](https://help.hodi.host/en/article/how-to-create-serverless-functions-hnbl67/)
* [How do I configure custom redirects and HTTP headers with Hodifly?](https://help.hodi.host/en/article/how-do-i-configure-custom-redirects-and-http-headers-with-hodifly-17jh5li/)
* [Can I roll back after a bad deployment with Hodifly?](https://help.hodi.host/en/article/can-i-roll-back-after-a-bad-deployment-with-hodifly-1w3uadl/)
* [Can I use a vercel.json file?](https://help.hodi.host/en/article/can-i-use-a-verceljson-file-rhjtfx/)
* [How do I preview my changes with Hodifly?](https://help.hodi.host/en/article/how-do-i-preview-my-changes-with-hodifly-1wimigt/)