Entry
The uploaded output should contain index.html at the expected level so the preview has a clear starting point.
All use cases
For the static build
Preview a Vite build online without setting up a deployment.
A Vite project is usually source code until it is built. When the immediate job is to show the frontend to a reviewer, build the project locally, package the generated output, and publish the exact static files as a preview link.
Review lens
The build output is the handoff
A static preview can only show what made it into the build. Keep the source workflow and the review artifact separate.
Assets
Generated CSS, JavaScript, images, fonts, and other files must keep the paths produced by the build.
Base path
If the project uses a configured base path, verify the generated URLs against the preview location before sharing.
A real moment for the page
A browser link makes the next conversation concrete.
UI branch review
Give a product manager or designer a link to inspect a Vite UI branch without opening the development environment.
Frontend QA
Share the generated dist output for a focused content, layout, and browser smoke check before a formal deploy.
Client-facing demo
Send a static Vite build to a client or partner when the interface is ready to discuss but not ready for production.
Why this handoff works
Keep the useful part close to the artifact.
Review the real build
The link represents the files Vite generated, not a source folder that still needs npm install, a dev server, or a build step.
Keep deployment lightweight
Use a ZIP preview for the next conversation while the team decides whether the project needs a full hosting pipeline.
Find path issues early
Opening the built output in a fresh browser exposes missing assets and base-path problems before production launch.
A three-step workflow
From the right files to the right reaction.
- 01
Build the project
Run the Vite build command from the project’s normal workflow and locate the generated dist directory.
- 02
Package the output
Zip the contents that include index.html and the generated asset folders. Do not upload package.json and src as a substitute for a build.
- 03
Check the preview
Open the HTMLShare URL, test the route, assets, responsive layout, and client-side interactions, then send the link for review.
Know the boundary
A preview is useful because it is honest.
HTMLShare publishes browser-ready static output. Keep builds, source tools, private access, live data, and production operations in the systems built for them.
HTMLShare does not run Vite
Build the project in your local or CI workflow first. HTMLShare publishes the resulting static output.
Static hosting boundary
Server routes, environment variables, API secrets, SSR, and backend behavior are not provided by a static preview link.
Preview is not release
Move the approved build to production hosting when it needs a permanent domain, monitoring, cache strategy, or release workflow.
Keep exploring
The next useful page is nearby.
Preview a Vite project online
Read the build-and-upload guide.
Open pagePreview an Astro static build
Apply the same local-build handoff.
Open pageShare HTML with assets
Keep generated files together.
Open pageProduct teams
Connect the build to a review loop.
Open pageHTMLShare vs Vercel
Compare preview and deployment.
Open pageBefore you publish
Vite build preview FAQ
Can HTMLShare build my Vite project?
No. Run the Vite build in your usual development or CI workflow, then upload the generated static output.
What should I upload for a Vite preview?
Upload the built output containing index.html and its generated assets, usually the contents of dist packaged as a ZIP.
Why do Vite assets fail after upload?
Check the project base path, the ZIP folder level, and the generated asset URLs. The preview must contain the same relative structure produced by the build.
Ready for the next review
Put the current page in front of the right person.
Create a noindex preview link for the static HTML or ZIP project, then move approved work to production when it is ready.