Platform.sh provides a Git-centric PaaS for deploying and managing web applications and websites. It abstracts infrastructure complexities, enabling development teams to provision isolated environments for every Git branch, automate build and deployment processes, and scale applications on demand. This facilitates a continuous delivery workflow, allowing developers to focus on code while the platform handles hosting, scaling, and high availability.
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End-to-end PaaS that enables organizations to build, run, and scale websites and web applications.
Updated May 26, 2026

Introduction
Key Features
Core Capabilities
Git-driven deployment pipeline
Instantaneous branch-based environment
Automated horizontal and vertical scaling
Managed database services (SQL/NoSQL)
Custom domain and SSL certificate management
CLI and API for infrastructure automation
Additional Details
Environment cloning for rapid testing
Automated build and deploy hook
Application performance monitoring integration
Multi-region deployment option
Automated daily backups and disaster recovery
Granular user and project access control
Use Cases
Feature Branch Deployment & Testing
Developers can provision a dedicated, production-like environment for every Git branch, enabling isolated testing of new features or bug fixes without impacting main development or staging environments. This accelerates code review and quality assurance cycle
How to Use Platform.sh
Link Your Project's Git Repository
Navigate to the project creation interface, select your Git provider (e.g., GitHub, GitLab, Bitbucket), and authorize to access your application's repository. This establishes the source for your deployment
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About Platform.sh
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Service is operational


