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🟧 Publish on Itch.io

🟧 Publish on Itch.io


Itch.io is a very popular site for hosting and sharing games and interactive apps for free: it acts as an online showcase for your creations, without you having to manage a website yourself.


This guide explains how to put a project exported from Celestory online on Itch.io, and how to (optionally) point your own domain name to it.



🏗️ Prerequisites


  1. Celestory Export: Generate a "Web" export (ZIP) from your Celestory project.
  2. Itch.io Account: An active account on itch.io.



🖱️ Deployment Procedure


This is the standard method for creating your project page and configuring visual details. Unlike some other platforms, you do not need to unzip the project for Itch.io!


  1. Log in to your dashboard at itch.io/dashboard.
  2. Click on "Create new project".
  3. Fill in at least the following information:


  • Title: Your project's name.
  • Kind of project: You must select "HTML" (You have a zip file containing HTML).
  • Pricing: Choose the option that suits you (No payments, Donate, Paid).


  1. In the Uploads section, click on "Upload files".
  2. Select your unzipped Celestory export .zip file.
  3. Once the zip is uploaded, you must check the box "This file will be played in the browser".
  4. In Embed options:


  • Check "Click to launch in fullscreen" if you want a native fullscreen button.
  • Check "Mobile friendly" so the app displays well on phones.


  1. Save and preview your draft, then set the visibility to Public.



🌐 Using Your Own Domain (e.g., www.mygame.com)


Itch.io does not yet support direct domain linking due to security reasons. Here's how you can still use your custom address for your audience:


The Simple Method: Redirect (301)


This is the recommended method for non-developers. It tells your domain provider (GoDaddy, Namecheap, Google Domains, etc.) to automatically send visitors to your Itch.io link.


  1. Log in to your domain provider's account.
  2. Go to the Redirection or Domain Forwarding section.
  3. Create a new redirect from www.yourdomain.com to https://username.itch.io/your-game.
  4. Choose the "Visible" or "Permanent (301)" type.
  5. Now, when someone types your address, they will land directly on your game page!


The Advanced Method: Integration (Embed)


If you want your custom domain to stay in the address bar, you need to have a small website (even just one page) and integrate the Itch.io game using the "Embed" code provided in your Dashboard under the "Distribute > Embed game" tab.



Documented version: v1

Updated on: 06/09/2026

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