cycle-atlas/it-support/DEPLOY.md

Deploy checklist (Hostinger)

A. Before you start

• Plan is Business Web Hosting or a Cloud plan (Node.js Web App supported)
• Gmail app password created (myaccount.google.com > Security > 2-Step Verification > App passwords)

B. In hPanel: Websites > Add website > Node.js Web App > Import Git repository

• Repo: keithrana/cycle-atlas
• Branch: claude/sleepy-goodall-rykli1 (NOT main)
• Root/app directory: it-support (if no such box, ask Claude to split into its own repo)
• Node version: 22.x or 24.x
• Build command: npm run build
• Start command: npm start (entry file, if asked: server/index.js)

C. Environment variables (type them only into Hostinger, never into chat or Git)

ADMIN_EMAIL, ADMIN_PASSWORD (10+ chars), SMTP_HOST=smtp.gmail.com, SMTP_PORT=465, SMTP_USER, SMTP_PASS (Gmail app password), TRUST_PROXY=1, DATA_DIR=/home//helpdesk-data

D. Deploy, then test in order

1. Page loads over https:// and the video plays
2. Search "wifi" shows answers; send a test ticket
3. Email arrives at rana.krunal7558@gmail.com (check Spam)
4. /#/staff login works and the ticket is listed
5. Add a test FAQ, redeploy, confirm it is still there (proves data is kept)
6. Log out; /#/staff asks for login again