How to deploy a Bubble app

To deploy a Bubble app, you click Deploy to live inside the Bubble editor, write a short summary of your changes, and Bubble publishes everything from the Development version to the Live version. After deployment, your live site runs on the Live database, which is separate from your Development database, so make sure your data and privacy rules are ready.

What “deploying” means in Bubble

Bubble keeps two versions of your app: Development (where you build and test) and Live (what real users see). When you “deploy,” Bubble copies your Development version’s editor changes to the Live version. It does not copy the database content — Development and Live have separate data.

• Development version: where you test new workflows, design, and plugins.
• Live version: the public version users interact with.

Steps to deploy

• In the Bubble editor, open the Deployment and Version Control tab (top right of editor).
• Click Deploy Development to Live.
• Enter a short description of what you changed (for your own history).
• Confirm deployment. Bubble publishes instantly.

Before deploying, check these

• Privacy Rules: Make sure Live users only see what they’re allowed to. Privacy rules apply separately in Live.
• Database: If your app needs initial data (like product categories), add it manually to the Live database after deployment.
• SEO settings & domain: If going public, connect your domain in Settings → Domain / Email.
• API keys: Many services require separate Live keys. Put them in Settings → API or your plugin settings.

Testing your Live version

You can open your live app anytime using the URL shown under the Deploy button. It always uses the Live database, so actions like “Create a new thing” won’t affect your Development data.

// Example: using Bubble's Live site URL from terminal (just a curl test)
curl https://yourapp.bubbleapps.io/version-live

Once everything looks correct, your Bubble app is officially deployed and ready for real users.