Host Your Resume Website on GitHub Pages or S3
Step-by-step ways to publish your exported resume HTML on GitHub Pages, Netlify, or an AWS S3 static site.
Direct answer
Export the resume HTML, rename it index.html, and publish it: push it to a GitHub repo and enable GitHub Pages, drag it into Netlify Drop, or upload it to an S3 bucket configured for static website hosting (add CloudFront for HTTPS and a custom domain).
Open the Resume to Website toolWhen to use this
- You have exported the resume HTML and need it live at a URL.
- You want a free or low-cost static host.
- You want to attach a custom domain later.
Steps
- Export the site and rename the file index.html.
- GitHub Pages: create a repo, add index.html, enable Pages on the main branch.
- Netlify: open Netlify Drop and drag the file in; you get a URL instantly.
- AWS S3: create a bucket, enable static website hosting, upload index.html, and make it public.
- For HTTPS and a custom domain on S3, put CloudFront in front and point your domain at it.
Example
resume.html → rename to index.html
Hosting options for index.html: - GitHub Pages: username.github.io/repo - Netlify Drop: random-name.netlify.app (rename later) - S3 static site: bucket endpoint (add CloudFront for HTTPS + custom domain)
Common mistakes
- The file must be named index.html for hosts to serve it as the default page.
- A raw S3 website endpoint is HTTP only; add CloudFront for HTTPS and a custom domain.
- On GitHub Pages, put the file at the repo root (or /docs) and pick the matching Pages source.
FAQ
- How do I host my resume website for free?
- GitHub Pages and Netlify Drop both host a single index.html for free. Netlify Drop is the fastest: drag the file into the browser and you get a live URL.
- How do I host the resume site on AWS S3?
- Create a bucket, enable static website hosting, upload index.html, and allow public read. Add CloudFront in front for HTTPS and to attach a custom domain.
- Can I use my own domain?
- Yes. All three options support custom domains: configure it in GitHub Pages or Netlify settings, or point DNS at a CloudFront distribution for an S3-hosted site.
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