How I Deployed a Client’s Next.js Portfolio on AWS — Without Touching Vercel

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Learn how to deploy a Next.js portfolio on AWS without using Vercel, and why this approach matters for customizability and control

intermediate Published 9 Jun 2026
Action Steps
  1. Create an AWS account and set up an IAM user with necessary permissions
  2. Configure an S3 bucket for static site hosting
  3. Set up an AWS CloudFront distribution for CDN and SSL
  4. Use AWS CodePipeline and CodeBuild to automate deployment from GitHub
  5. Test and verify the deployment
Who Needs to Know This

This tutorial is useful for freelance web designers and developers who want to deploy Next.js applications on AWS, and for DevOps teams looking to manage custom deployments

Key Insight

💡 Using AWS for Next.js deployment provides more control and customization options compared to Vercel

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Key Takeaways

Learn how to deploy a Next.js portfolio on AWS without using Vercel, and why this approach matters for customizability and control

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When James Smith, a freelance web designer, came to me with a finished Next.js portfolio, the obvious move was Vercel. One GitHub… Continue reading on Medium »
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