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Start with the real HTML entry file
Use the finished HTML file if it is self-contained. If it loads local CSS, JavaScript, images, or fonts, keep those assets in the same folder structure.
HTML publishing guide
How to host an HTML file online for free
When you only need someone to open an HTML file in a browser, a lightweight preview link is usually faster than a full hosting setup. Upload the file, keep assets together when needed, and send one URL.
Steps
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Upload the HTML or static ZIP
Publish a single HTML file directly, or upload a ZIP project with index.html at the root so relative paths continue to work online.
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Use the hosted link for review
Open the preview, check that the page behaves correctly, then send the URL to teammates, clients, QA, or stakeholders.
Practical tips
- Use this workflow for prototypes, drafts, and reviews rather than production SEO pages.
- Choose a ZIP when the HTML references separate assets.
- Avoid machine-specific paths such as C:\Users or /Users/name in your HTML.
- Move approved pages to production hosting when they need a canonical public home.
Turn the HTML into a link
HTMLShare publishes static HTML files and ZIP projects as browser preview links, so reviewers can open the page without downloading files or running a local server.