Deploying Your ShipReady App

There are several platforms where you can deploy your ShipReady-based Shopify app. This guide focuses on two popular options that offer free plans and are well-suited for Remix and Shopify apps.

Render.com

Render offers a straightforward deployment process with a generous free tier.

Key Features:

• Free SSL
• Automatic deployments from Git
• Easy environment variable management

Deployment Steps:

1. Sign up at render.com (opens in a new tab)
2. Create a new Web Service
3. Connect your GitHub repository
4. Set Node.js as the environment
5. Configure build command: npm install
6. Set start command: npm start
7. Add environment variables (SHOPIFY_API_KEY, SHOPIFY_API_SECRET, etc.)
8. Deploy

fly.io

fly.io provides a developer-friendly platform with a free tier suitable for small apps.

Key Features:

• Global deployment
• CLI-driven workflow
• Free SSL

Deployment Steps:

1. Install flyctl CLI
2. Run flyctl auth signup or flyctl auth login
3. In your project directory, run flyctl launch
4. Configure your app as prompted
5. Set environment variables: flyctl secrets set SHOPIFY_API_KEY=your_key SHOPIFY_API_SECRET=your_secret
6. Deploy with flyctl deploy

Post-Deployment Steps

Regardless of the platform you choose:

1. Update your Shopify app settings with the new URL
2. Set the allowed redirection URL to https://your-app-url.com/auth/callback
3. Test your app thoroughly in a development store

Remember to consult each platform's documentation for detailed instructions and best practices.

For platform-specific troubleshooting or advanced configurations, refer to:

• Render Documentation for Shopify app (opens in a new tab)
• fly.io Documentation (opens in a new tab)

If you need further assistance, check our Troubleshooting page or contact support.