GitHub Pages

GitHub Pages publishes a static website straight from a GitHub repository. It is free in public repositories with a GitHub Free account.

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GitHub Pages is a cloud and infrastructure perk from GitHub, free for public repos (100 GB/mo), with no funding required.

Value: Free
Who qualifies: No funding needed
Benefit type: Free plan
Terms: Verified

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What you get

Inside GitHub Pages

GitHub Pages takes HTML, CSS and JavaScript files from a repository and publishes them as a website, optionally after a build step. It is available in public repositories with GitHub Free. Published sites may be no larger than 1 GB, have a soft bandwidth limit of 100 GB per month, and deployments time out after 10 minutes. GitHub's terms say Pages is not intended for or allowed to be used to run an online business, e-commerce site or commercial SaaS.

Source: The provider's official program page

Eligibility

Who it's for

Free plan Public repositories

Funding / backing: No funding needed
Geography: Global
Recurring / expiry: Free with no time limit; the bandwidth limit is monthly and soft.
Other requirements: Not intended for or allowed to be used to run an online business, e-commerce site or commercial software as a service. One user or organization site per account. Published sites may be no larger than 1 GB.

How to claim

How to apply for GitHub Pages

Steps to apply

1Turn on GitHub Pages in a public repository's settings on a free GitHub account.
2No application is needed.

Good to know: Limits read on docs.github.com (GitHub Pages limits and about GitHub Pages) on October 28, 2026.

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Other ways to get a deal on GitHub

Mercury gives its customers a deal on GitHub. It is separate from GitHub Pages, with its own conditions, and partners usually allow one startup deal per company, so compare who qualifies before you apply.

Mercury Perks$10,000 in GitHub creditsFor Mercury business account holders
- This perk is for funded startups only. You must have raised outside equity funding (up to Series B) from investors. Companies that are bootstrapped, self-funded, grant-funded, etc are not eligible.
- New to GitHub Enterprise (or have not been on a GitHub Enterprise plan within the past six months)
- Have not previously received GitHub for Startups credits or GitHub Enterprise licenses
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Questions

GitHub Pages: common questions

What do you get with GitHub Pages?

GitHub Pages is free for public repos (100 GB/mo).

Who qualifies for GitHub Pages?

GitHub Pages is open to any startup, with no funding required. Not intended for or allowed to be used to run an online business, e-commerce site or commercial software as a service. One user or organization site per account. Published sites may be no larger than 1 GB.

Do I need to be VC-backed or in an accelerator to get GitHub Pages?

No. GitHub Pages is open to any startup that meets the stated criteria, no investor or accelerator backing required.

How do I apply for GitHub Pages?

Turn on GitHub Pages in a public repository's settings on a free GitHub account. No application is needed.

How long do I have to use GitHub Pages, and does it expire?

Free with no time limit; the bandwidth limit is monthly and soft.

Is GitHub Pages available outside the US?

GitHub Pages is available globally, subject to the provider's terms.

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