From Lovable to production with ArduMaker: how to have your own stable and maintainable website
Published on 2026-10-27 by frfrand
Guide to migrating a Lovable app to production: code, hosting, database, domain, SSL, deployments, support, and real costs.
Quick answer: A demo in Lovable can look beautiful and work in front of three friends. The leap starts when paying customers use it, upload files, or need to recover their password. You don't have to redo everything: you have to separate what already works from what still depends on the creation environment. ArduMaker can be the destination infrastructure for the components you decide to operate on your own, but it does not automatically turn an incomplete application into a finished product.
In Lovable, first check when the app was created and what package.json contains. Older projects are usually React + Vite and can compile to static files; new apps created from May 13, 2026 use TanStack Start and need a server runtime. You also have to decide whether to keep Lovable Cloud, migrate the backend to your own Supabase, or build another backend. Don't confuse taking the repository with taking the data and accounts.
What changes when you stop showing a demo
Lovable provides visual creation and managed hosting; your own VPS offers runtime and architecture control, in exchange for managing updates, backups, and monitoring. For a simple landing page, staying on Lovable may be enough; when you need custom processes, traceability, or integrations, self-deployment can make sense.
Practical example: how it looks in a real business
Imagine a booking platform: the visual calendar already exists, but there are no controls over quotas or reliable emails. First clone the Git repository, identify tables and users, implement a transaction that prevents overselling, verify the confirmation email, and run tests on a temporary subdomain. Only then point reservas.tudominio.com to the new deployment.
Concrete steps to move to production
1. Connect the project to GitHub and save a verifiable copy; identify whether it uses Vite or TanStack Start. 2. Take inventory of database, users, files, functions, keys, payments, cron, and OAuth. 3. Choose target architecture and set up a test environment with a temporary domain. 4. Fix authentication, validations, backups, and tests before switching traffic. 5. Publish with HTTPS, monitoring, and a written rollback plan.
Frequently asked questions
### Can I migrate without losing the design? Normally yes: the exported frontend preserves components and styles. External resources and framework changes must be reviewed.
Does the database move with GitHub?
No. Code and data are exported through different mechanisms; files and services must also be migrated.
When do I have to change the domain?
After testing the new environment; keeping the previous version makes it easier to roll back.
Does ArduMaker make my app automatically secure?
No. Security requires auditing the application, configuring permissions, and operating the server correctly.
What role does ArduMaker play?
ArduMaker provides infrastructure tools to host applications on VPS and prepare deployments according to each project's architecture. This does not imply that code generated by an AI is automatically correct, secure, or portable. The work consists of reviewing dependencies, validating functions, configuring services, moving data when appropriate, and checking production deployment. The specific service for migrating and deploying AI-created applications will be available at ardumaker.com/lovable (page coming soon). While it is being prepared, you can consult ArduMaker to learn about the current platform. Do not confuse this future landing page with an already operational migration tool.
How to use this guide without making mistakes
The correct path depends on the stack and external services. Before modifying a site with real users, keep a verifiable backup and test with staging accounts and data. Commands and configurations are for guidance: compare them with the current provider version, the VPS distribution, and applicable data protection obligations.
Official sources and references
- Technical documentation - Technical documentation - Technical documentation
Published in October 2026. AI platforms and their integrations change; check current requirements before contracting or migrating.
What the photograph shows
A developer reviews generated code before publishing it. Illustrative photograph generated to accompany this guide on migrating applications created with AI; it is not a screenshot of the platform nor does it certify a specific installation.
Continue with these practical ArduMaker guides
- How to export Lovable to GitHub and deploy the code outside Lovable in 2026 - Migrate Lovable Cloud to your own Supabase: users, data, files, and functions - Move a Lovable website to a VPS: Nginx, SSL, and a professional domain - Checklist: 30 verifications before publishing an app made with Lovable or AI
If you are evaluating your own application, compare the actual backend, database, authorization, and deployment requirements before choosing the server.