GitHub Pages
GitHub Pages turns a GitHub repository into a live website without separate hosting.
About GitHub Pages
GitHub Pages publishes a GitHub repository as a live website without requiring separate hosting. The source describes it as a way to turn any GitHub repository into a site, and the documentation covers setting up a site in a new or existing repository.
The documented options include Jekyll, a static site generator with built-in support for GitHub Pages, along with themes and custom 404 pages. Sites can use a custom domain in place of the default address, such as octocat.github.io. The source does not state usage limits, supported regions, or plan details.
Key features
- Publishes a GitHub repository as a live website without separate hosting
- Supports custom domains in place of the default github.io address
- Builds sites with Jekyll, a built-in static site generator
- Adds and customizes Jekyll themes for a site
- Publishes on pushes to a specific branch or via a GitHub Actions workflow
- Displays a custom 404 page for nonexistent pages
Best for: Developers and project owners who want to publish a website directly from a GitHub repository.
Good for
- No separate hosting is required to publish a site
- Custom domains can be used instead of the default address
- Publishing can be triggered by branch pushes or a GitHub Actions workflow
GitHub Pages at a glance
- Website
- docs.github.com/en/pages
- Category
- Development › Cloud & Web Hosting
- Type
- Website
- Pricing
- Not confirmed. Check the site
- Platforms
- Web
- Open source
- Not stated
- Language
- English
- Last checked
- Oct 6, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
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GitHub Pages FAQ
Can I use my own domain name?
Yes. GitHub Pages supports using custom domains, or changing the root of the site's URL from the default address to any domain you own.
How are changes published to the site?
You can configure the site to publish when changes are pushed to a specific branch, or you can write a GitHub Actions workflow to publish the site.
Can I customize the look of a site?
With Jekyll, you can add and customize a theme to personalize the site.
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