Has anyone successfully uploaded exported code from Webflow to a hosting account with Godaddy or another hosting company?

Published on
September 22, 2023

Yes, it is possible to successfully upload exported code from Webflow to a hosting account with GoDaddy or any other hosting company. Here's how you can do it:

  1. Export your Webflow code:
  • In the Webflow Designer, go to the project settings by clicking on the gear icon in the left sidebar.
  • In the settings menu, click on the "Export" tab.
  • Click on the "Export Code" button.
  • Choose whether you want to export the code as a ZIP file or a folder.
  • Wait for the export to complete. Once done, you'll receive a download link via email.
  1. Prepare your hosting account:
  • Login to your GoDaddy (or other hosting company) account.
  • Navigate to the cPanel or the control panel for your hosting account.
  • Locate or create the directory where you want to upload your Webflow code.
  1. Upload your exported code:
  • If you have downloaded a ZIP file, extract its contents using a zip extraction tool.
  • Connect to your hosting account using an FTP client like FileZilla or use the file manager provided by your hosting provider.
  • Navigate to the directory where you want to upload your Webflow code.
  • Upload the extracted files or the entire folder to that directory.
  1. Configure your website:
  • If your hosting account supports it, make sure that you've set the appropriate index file (e.g., index.html) for your website.
  • If you are using GoDaddy, you may need to ensure that your homepage file is named "index.html" and placed in the "public_html" directory.
  1. Test your website:
  • After uploading your code, wait for the DNS propagation to complete, which can take up to 24-48 hours.
  • Once propagation is complete, visit your website using the domain name associated with your hosting account.
  • Check if your website is working correctly, and if all the functionalities, links, and assets are loading properly.

By following these steps, you should be able to successfully upload your exported Webflow code to a hosting account with GoDaddy or any other hosting company.

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