Getting started
Publish your first HTML or Markdown page in under 60 seconds — no account required.
Last updated May 28, 2026
HTMLDrop turns pasted HTML or Markdown into a live, shareable URL. This guide walks through your first publish.
What you get
- A public URL anyone can open in a browser
- Instant updates when you re-publish (signed-in users)
- Optional password protection and expiring links on paid plans
Guest drops expire after 24 hours. Sign in to keep pages permanently and unlock custom slugs, version history, and analytics.
HTML vs Markdown
| Format | Best for |
|---|---|
| HTML | AI-generated pages, email templates, full control over markup and JS |
| Markdown | Docs, READMEs, resumes, content-first pages with a styled template |
See HTML hosting and Markdown hosting for format-specific details.
Next steps
- Guest vs account — what persists and what expires
- Dashboard guide — manage pages after sign-in
- Plans & limits — feature gates during early access