Next.js Deployment Explained — Deploy to Production
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Updated 2026-06-28
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In this tutorial, you will learn about Next.js Deployment Explained. We cover key concepts, practical examples, and best practices to help you master this topic.
Next.js applications can be deployed to Vercel (the platform optimized for Next.js), Docker containers, or self-hosted Node.js servers, with static export for CDN hosting.
What You'll Learn
- Vercel deployment
- Docker deployment
- Self-hosted Node.js
- Static HTML export
- Environment variable configuration
Why It Matters
Choosing the right deployment Strategy affects performance, cost, and maintenance. Vercel offers edge-optimized deployment, Docker enables portability, and static export works with any CDN.
# Dockerfile
FROM node:20-alpine AS base
WORKDIR /app
FROM base AS deps
COPY package.json package-lock.json ./
RUN npm ci --only=production
FROM base AS build
COPY package.json package-lock.json ./
RUN npm ci
COPY . .
RUN npm run build
FROM base AS runner
ENV NODE_ENV=production
COPY --from=deps /app/node_modules ./node_modules
COPY --from=build /app/.next ./.next
COPY --from=build /app/public ./public
COPY --from=build /app/package.json ./package.json
EXPOSE 3000
CMD ["npm", "start"]
# vercel.json
{
"framework": "nextjs",
"buildCommand": "npm run build",
"outputDirectory": ".next",
"regions": ["iad1", "sfo1"],
"crons": [
{ "path": "/api/cron", "schedule": "0 0 * * *" }
]
}
// next.config.js
const nextConfig = {
output: process.env.BUILD_TARGET === "static" ? "export" : undefined,
trailingSlash: true,
};
Expected output: A Next.js app built and deployed via Docker, Vercel, or static export, depending on configuration.
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