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WebSocket Server Deployment Instructions

Step 1: Create a new GitHub repository

Create a new GitHub repository called blockly-websocket-server (or any name you prefer).

Step 2: Copy these files to the root of the repository

Make sure these files are at the ROOT of your repository:

  • server.js
  • package.json

Do NOT create any subdirectories.

Step 3: Deploy to Render.com

  1. Go to Render.com

  2. Click "New" and select "Web Service"

  3. Connect to your new GitHub repository

  4. Configure as follows:

    • Name: blockly-websocket-server (or any name you prefer)
    • Environment: Node
    • Build Command: npm install
    • Start Command: node server.js
    • Plan: Free

  5. Click "Create Web Service"

  6. Wait for deployment to complete

Step 4: Update your Vercel environment variables

  1. After successful deployment, copy the Render.com URL
  2. Convert it from https:// to wss://
  3. Add it to your Vercel project as NEXT_PUBLIC_WEBSOCKET_URL

For example:

  • Render URL: https://blockly-websocket-server.onrender.com
  • WebSocket URL: wss://blockly-websocket-server.onrender.com

Step 5: Redeploy your Vercel project

Run vercel --prod from your Next.js project directory to update with the new WebSocket URL.