Base44 migration guide

Move your Base44 app from preview to a production VPS

Walkthrough

1. 01

   Export the app into a repo you own

   Move the Base44 project into a codebase you can build, inspect, and deploy outside the builder.

   • Push the project into a GitHub repo you control.
   • Record the build command, runtime version, and package manager.
   • List every external dependency before you touch production.
2. 02

   Recreate the runtime on the VPS

   The main production failure is usually missing configuration, not the code itself.

   • Add production env vars on the server or deploy panel.
   • Update callbacks, auth redirects, and webhooks to the live domain.
   • Run the app as a managed process with an auto-restart strategy.
3. 03

   Deploy, smoke test, and measure savings

   A good migration gives you a live URL and a lower monthly bill.

   • Smoke test login, forms, API routes, and database writes.
   • Set up backups and a rollback note before launch.
   • Compare the old stack bills against the new VPS bill so the savings are obvious.