Here’s how it works:
💡 What is Lovable?
Lovable is a no-code/low-code platform that helps you build apps using AI prompts and visual tools. It can generate apps in:
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React (for frontend)
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Flask / FastAPI / Node.js (for backend)
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With code export or deploy-to-Vercel options
But if you want full control (like hosting it on AWS), you’ll need to export the code.
✅ How to Store or Host a Lovable App on AWS
🔸 Option 1: Export Code + Deploy to EC2
Steps:
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In Lovable, click “Export Code”.
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Download your app as a ZIP or GitHub repo (React, Flask, etc.).
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On AWS:
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Launch an EC2 instance (t2.micro is free-tier eligible).
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Install Node.js / Python and necessary packages.
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Upload your code (via SSH or Git).
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Run your app and expose it on a public IP.
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Best for: Full control, dynamic apps, backend APIs
🔸 Option 2: Deploy Frontend to S3 + CloudFront
If your Lovable app is static (React frontend):
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Build the app (npm run build or similar).
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Upload the build/ folder to an S3 bucket.
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Use CloudFront CDN to serve it globally.
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Optional: Attach a domain (e.g., via Route 53).
Free tier friendly? ✅ Yes (S3 + CloudFront + Route 53 for basic usage)
🔸 Option 3: Use AWS Amplify
AWS Amplify lets you:
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Connect directly to a GitHub repo (if Lovable exports there)
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Auto-build and host frontends (React, Vue)
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Add authentication, APIs, and storage
Steps:
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Push your exported app to GitHub
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Go to AWS Amplify Console
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Connect your repo and deploy
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Configure backend if needed (e.g., DynamoDB, Cognito)
Great for: Web apps with minimal DevOps overhead
💾 Storage Only? (Without Hosting)
If you just want to store your app files (code, models, data) for later:
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Use Amazon S3 (object storage)
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Organize your app folder and upload it securely
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Optionally, version files and use lifecycle policies
🔐 Security Tips
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Always use IAM roles to manage access.
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Restrict public access unless hosting.
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Use HTTPS (via CloudFront or SSL certs).
🧠 Summary
Goal |
AWS Service to Use |
Free Tier Eligible |
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Full app hosting |
EC2 or Amplify |
✅ (t2.micro / base Amplify) |
Frontend hosting only |
S3 + CloudFront |
✅ |
Code + asset storage only |
S3 |
✅ |
ML model APIs |
Lambda or SageMaker |
✅ (with limits) |
Hopefully it helps!
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