| # LMDpro Production Deployment Guide | |
| ## 🚀 Your LMDpro app is now ready for production deployment! | |
| The build has been successfully completed. Follow this guide to deploy your app to www.lmdpro.com. | |
| ## Deployment Options | |
| ### Option 1: Vercel (Recommended - Easiest) | |
| Vercel is the platform created by the Next.js team and offers the best experience for Next.js apps. | |
| #### Steps: | |
| 1. **Create Vercel Account**: Go to [vercel.com](https://vercel.com) and sign up | |
| 2. **Connect GitHub**: | |
| - Push your code to GitHub first | |
| - Connect your GitHub account to Vercel | |
| 3. **Import Project**: | |
| - In Vercel dashboard, click "Import Project" | |
| - Select your LMDpro repository | |
| - Vercel will auto-detect it's a Next.js app | |
| 4. **Configure Environment Variables**: | |
| ``` | |
| GOOGLE_API_KEY=your_google_ai_api_key | |
| NEXT_PUBLIC_SITE_URL=https://www.lmdpro.com | |
| NODE_ENV=production | |
| ``` | |
| 5. **Deploy**: Click "Deploy" - Vercel will build and deploy automatically | |
| 6. **Get IP Address**: After deployment, go to your project settings → Domains | |
| 7. **Add Custom Domain**: Add `www.lmdpro.com` in the domains section | |
| **Your IP will be**: Vercel provides multiple IPs, but you'll get an A record like `76.76.19.61` | |
| ### Option 2: Railway (Good Alternative) | |
| 1. **Sign up**: Go to [railway.app](https://railway.app) | |
| 2. **Deploy from GitHub**: Connect your repo | |
| 3. **Environment Variables**: Add the same variables as above | |
| 4. **Custom Domain**: Add www.lmdpro.com in Railway settings | |
| ### Option 3: DigitalOcean App Platform | |
| 1. **Create Account**: [DigitalOcean App Platform](https://www.digitalocean.com/products/app-platform) | |
| 2. **Create App**: Connect GitHub repository | |
| 3. **Environment Variables**: Configure in app settings | |
| 4. **Custom Domain**: Point to your domain | |
| ## DNS Configuration on ONE.com | |
| Once you choose a hosting provider and get the IP address, follow these steps: | |
| ### Step 1: Log into ONE.com | |
| 1. Go to [one.com](https://www.one.com) | |
| 2. Log into your account | |
| 3. Navigate to "My Products" → "Domain names" | |
| ### Step 2: DNS Management | |
| 1. Click on your domain `lmdpro.com` | |
| 2. Go to "DNS settings" or "Advanced DNS" | |
| ### Step 3: Configure DNS Records | |
| Add these DNS records: | |
| ``` | |
| Type Name Value TTL | |
| A @ [YOUR_HOST_IP] 300 | |
| A www [YOUR_HOST_IP] 300 | |
| CNAME * www.lmdpro.com 300 | |
| ``` | |
| **Replace `[YOUR_HOST_IP]` with the IP address from your hosting provider.** | |
| ### Example (if using Vercel): | |
| ``` | |
| Type Name Value TTL | |
| A @ 76.76.19.61 300 | |
| A www 76.76.19.61 300 | |
| CNAME * www.lmdpro.com 300 | |
| ``` | |
| ### Step 4: Wait for Propagation | |
| - DNS changes take 24-48 hours to propagate globally | |
| - You can check propagation status at [whatsmydns.net](https://www.whatsmydns.net) | |
| ## Environment Variables Needed | |
| Create a `.env.production` file with these variables: | |
| ```env | |
| # Required for AI features | |
| GOOGLE_API_KEY=your_google_ai_api_key_here | |
| # Site configuration | |
| NEXT_PUBLIC_SITE_URL=https://www.lmdpro.com | |
| NODE_ENV=production | |
| # Optional: Database (if you add one later) | |
| DATABASE_URL=your_database_connection_string | |
| # Optional: Analytics | |
| GOOGLE_ANALYTICS_ID=your_analytics_id | |
| ``` | |
| ## SSL Certificate | |
| Your hosting provider (Vercel, Railway, etc.) will automatically provide SSL certificates for your custom domain. This means your site will be accessible via HTTPS. | |
| ## Post-Deployment Checklist | |
| After deployment, verify: | |
| - [ ] Site loads at https://www.lmdpro.com | |
| - [ ] All pages work correctly | |
| - [ ] AI assistant functionality works | |
| - [ ] Mobile responsiveness | |
| - [ ] Loading speed (should be fast) | |
| - [ ] SSL certificate is active (green lock in browser) | |
| ## Monitoring & Maintenance | |
| 1. **Uptime Monitoring**: Use services like UptimeRobot or Pingdom | |
| 2. **Analytics**: Set up Google Analytics | |
| 3. **Error Monitoring**: Consider Sentry for error tracking | |
| 4. **Performance**: Monitor with Vercel Analytics or similar | |
| ## Troubleshooting | |
| ### Common Issues: | |
| 1. **DNS not resolving**: Wait longer for propagation (up to 48 hours) | |
| 2. **SSL certificate issues**: Contact your hosting provider | |
| 3. **Environment variables**: Double-check they're set correctly | |
| 4. **Build failures**: Check the deployment logs in your hosting dashboard | |
| ## Next Steps After Deployment | |
| 1. **Test thoroughly**: Go through all app features | |
| 2. **Set up monitoring**: Uptime and error monitoring | |
| 3. **Configure analytics**: Track user behavior | |
| 4. **Regular backups**: Set up automated backups if using database | |
| 5. **Performance optimization**: Monitor and optimize as needed | |
| ## Support | |
| If you encounter issues: | |
| 1. Check hosting provider documentation | |
| 2. Review deployment logs | |
| 3. Test locally first with `npm run build && npm start` | |
| 4. Verify environment variables are set correctly | |
| --- | |
| ## 🎉 Congratulations! | |
| Your LMDpro AI learning platform is production-ready. The app includes: | |
| - ✅ Responsive design (mobile & desktop) | |
| - ✅ AI-powered features (simplified for production) | |
| - ✅ Professional UI with dark/light themes | |
| - ✅ Course catalog and learning modules | |
| - ✅ Certificate system | |
| - ✅ Resume builder | |
| - ✅ Admin dashboard (IAM) | |
| - ✅ SEO-optimized blog | |
| - ✅ Security headers and optimizations | |
| Your users will have access to a sophisticated learning platform at www.lmdpro.com! | |