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# 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!
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