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Create a Site

Creating a site with DocsToSite takes seconds, all you need is a Google & DocsToSite account and a domain you own.

1. Create a Google Drive folder

To create a site on DocsToSite, create a Google Drive folder. This folder will contain your website’s content. After creating a folder, create a Google Doc file inside it & rename it to “index”. This file will be your home page. Next, share your Google Drive folder to anyone with a link. Copy the Google Drive folder Share link.

2. Create new site on your DocsToSite dashboard

Next head into DocsToSite and create a new site by clicking the "Create a site" button on the top right of your DocsToSite Dashboard.

3. Enter a name for your site

This will be used as the page title that displays in a browser tab.

3. Enter a domain you own

You’ll need to point your DNS records for the domain to DocsToSite. More instructions can be found here. If you don’t have a domain yet and you’d like to use a temporary domain at “http://your_sub_domain.docsto.site”, reach out at help@docstosite.com

4. Use the Google Drive Share link

Paste your Google Drive folder Share link from the Share menu. The folder access should be set to “Anyone with the link.” Click "Continue" and your site should be live after a few seconds.

5. Update your site

After making updates in your Google Doc files, you can update your site by clicking the

Update site” button.