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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 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
  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
  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
  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

Environment Variables Needed

Create a .env.production file with these variables:

# 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!