Send a temporary preview link for a client approval round.
Temporary hosting
Temp HTML Hosting
Temporary HTML hosting is ideal when a page needs to be reviewed, tested, or approved before it becomes a permanent website. Upload the static output, send the link, and replace it when the draft changes.
Best for: Create a temporary HTML hosting link for a draft that is not ready for production.
Create your link
Upload, paste, preview, and send one browser URL.
Upload draftUse .html, .htm, or a ZIP project with assets.Paste draft HTMLPaste self-contained HTML code and preview it online.
Source
index.html
Output
shareable URL
preview.htmlshare.dev/project/
Host an AI-generated page while the team decides what to keep.
Share a QA build without deploying to production infrastructure.
How to use temp html hosting
- 1
Use the current static output
Publish the exact HTML or ZIP that reviewers should inspect.
- 2
Create the temporary URL
Use HTMLShare to generate a browser link without Git or DNS setup.
- 3
Label the review round
Name previews clearly so people know which version they are viewing.
- 4
Replace stale previews
Create a new link when the HTML changes materially.
Why temporary beats premature production
A temporary link keeps drafts separate from the final site. Reviewers can click, comment, and approve without confusing a work-in-progress URL with the real launch.
Noindex preview workflow
HTMLShare is built around review previews. It is useful for work that should be easy to open but not treated as the canonical public page.
Good fit for AI prototypes
AI-generated HTML often changes quickly. Temporary hosting lets you compare versions before committing to a stack, repo, or deployment process.
HTMLShare vs other options
OptionBest forTradeoff
HTMLShare
Fast browser links for HTML files, ZIP projects, AI-generated pages, and review workflows.
Best for previews and lightweight sharing, not a replacement for a production release platform with custom infrastructure.
GitHub Pages
Repository-backed static sites where the code should live in public Git.
Requires Git setup and is slower when the job is simply to send one file to a reviewer.
Netlify or Vercel
Production sites that need CI/CD, framework builds, redirects, environment variables, or custom domains.
More setup than most single-file previews, client drafts, or temporary HTML links need.
FAQ
What is temporary HTML hosting?
It is a hosted preview URL for an HTML page or static project that is meant for review, not a permanent public launch.
Can I update a temporary HTML link?
For clear review history, create a new preview link when the files change.
Is temporary hosting private?
Preview links are not a substitute for access control. Avoid putting secrets or sensitive data in static HTML.
When should I move to production hosting?
Move when the page needs a custom domain, indexing, analytics, uptime guarantees, or release workflows.
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