Firebase Hosting Headers Config: Cache, Security, CORS
The headers block in firebase.json controls cache TTL, security policy, and CORS. Here is the minimum config that ships fast and safe — and the patterns that cost you.
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Firebase Hosting deploy, custom domains, caching, and go-live checklists.
Firebase Hosting`s free tier is friendly to indie content sites and deployment is simpler than people think. This hub covers deploy, custom domain binding, cache behavior, and when Firebase Hosting is not the right choice.
In-depth articles in this hub
Deploy a static site to Firebase Hosting: step-by-step
A no-nonsense 2026 walkthrough for shipping a static site (Astro, Vite, plain HTML) to Firebase Hosting in about 10 minutes — including SSL, custom domain, and cache headers.
Firebase Hosting cache & how to force fresh content after deploy
Deployed but visitors see the old page? Use this firebase.json cache-header config, curl diagnostic, and rollback to flush stale content in seconds.
Connecting a custom domain to Firebase Hosting
Add a custom domain to Firebase Hosting with the exact DNS records, dig commands for verification, and the common failures explained.
Firebase Hosting free tier: what you actually get
The Firebase Spark free tier in 2026 gives 10 GB storage + 360 MB/day egress. Use this page-weight math, budget config, and asset checklist to know if you fit.
Firebase Hosting go-live checklist (10 items)
A 10-item pre-launch checklist for sites going live on Firebase Hosting in 2026 — covering domain, SSL, cache, redirects, sitemap, Search Console, and rollback rehearsal.
Firebase Hosting rewrites — when to use them, when not to
Rewrites in Firebase Hosting let you map URLs to functions, Cloud Run, or single-page apps. Here is when each pattern is the right tool — and when rewrites cause more problems than they solve.
Why your Firebase route 404s after deploy (and how to fix it)
Pages that worked locally return 404 on Firebase Hosting. Use this diagnostic checklist with firebase.json snippets and curl commands to pinpoint the cause.
What is Firebase Hosting (and who is it for in 2026)
Firebase Hosting is Google's static + edge CDN service tied to Firebase. Here is when it fits, with the firebase.json baseline and deploy commands.
Firebase Hosting vs Vercel: A Practical Indie-Dev Comparison
Both have generous free tiers and great DX. Here's how Firebase Hosting and Vercel differ on serverless, ecosystem, deployment, SEO, and pricing in 2026.