how to publish c# asp net to internet

I cannot update my first reply therefore I will add to  it here.

It will help others help you if you tell us what type of project it is. As for right click on the project name and choose property, and then web, I do not see that in my ASP.Net Core project. Whatever that  does, it might help, but to actually make the application available you need to either Publsih it or deploy it  using instructions  provided by the hosting company. Both terms, publish and deploy, mean the same thing.

Is your domain name registered with the same account as the hosting was purchased from? Regardless, the DNS needs NS records that point to the host and the hsot needs A records for the host. If  you registered your domain name with ths ame webiste you hosting was purchased from then all that might have been done for you, otherwise you must get instructions from the registrar and/or hosting company.

Many hosts support deploying from GitHub repositories. Most big companies and professionals do that. If the host supports that then you can learn how to create a GitHub repository and push your application to it. Then follow your hosting company's instructions. When everything is set up it  will be easy to do. You will just  push your changes to the repository and everything normally happens automatically after that.

You can test your application locally using IIS. If IIS is not installed in your system then you can turn on that feature in the Control Panel. Then you can configure the application to publish to there. In Visual Studio, when you right-click on the project, there is a command in the context menu  for Publish. If your project is properly configured then it will be published to your local IIS. To deploy to a remote host without other tools such as GitHub, it is probably just a matter of copying the contents of relevant folder to the host. You should however use the procedures the hosting company provide.

If it is an ASP.Net Core application then it can be hosted using either IIS, Apache or Nginx. If you have paid for hosting   that uses IIS  then that should work.

Hello Venus,

You might want to review steps 2 through 6 in the process.

Could you please clarify where you purchased the hosting service? If you're affiliated with an organization, it might be necessary to coordinate with your Platform Engineers to configure the DNS entry and related tasks.

I recommend considering options such as GitHub Actions, FTP, or Azure DevOps for handling deployments.

Ensure that your domain is properly configured to point to your hosting provider's servers. This involves configuring DNS settings, which typically include setting up an A or CNAME record to map your domain to the hosting server's IP address or hostname.

hello and thanks for your responds... Mr Ali, i avoid iis, because i had problem with it for my projects...

mr Prasad your respond doesnt show how i should make my website as public one...

now i have another question:

when we right click on the project name and choose property, and then web, there we can choose external server, isnt it enough?

thanks for any respond and kind regards

Hosting a .NET web application on the internet involves several steps, from preparing your application to selecting a hosting provider. Here's a general outline of the process:

1. Prepare Your .NET Web Application:

   • Ensure your web application is complete and functional.
   • Choose the appropriate version of the .NET framework or .NET Core (now .NET 5 and later .NET 6) based on your application's requirements.

2. Select a Hosting Provider:

   • Choose a hosting provider that supports .NET applications. Popular options include Microsoft Azure, AWS (Amazon Web Services), Google Cloud Platform, Heroku, and various web hosting providers.

3. Register a Domain (If Needed):

   • If you want a custom domain name, register it through a domain registrar like GoDaddy, Namecheap, or Google Domains. Configure DNS settings to point to your hosting provider's servers.

4. Set Up Hosting Environment:

   • Create an account with your chosen hosting provider.
   • Set up a hosting environment that suits your application, such as a virtual machine, container, or platform-as-a-service (PaaS) offering.

5. Deploy Your Application:

   • Deploy your .NET application to the hosting environment. The deployment process can vary depending on your hosting provider.
   • Common methods include FTP, Git deployments, or using tools like Azure DevOps or GitHub Actions for automated deployments.

6. Configure Environment Variables and Settings:

   • Ensure that your application's configuration settings, including connection strings, API keys, and environment-specific variables, are properly configured in your hosting environment.

7. Database Setup:

   • If your application uses a database, set up and configure the database in your hosting environment. This might involve using a cloud-based database service or configuring a database server.

8. Security Configuration:

   • Implement security measures such as SSL/TLS certificates to secure your web application (HTTPS).
   • Configure firewall rules and access control to protect your application from unauthorized access.

9. Monitoring and Logging:

   • Set up monitoring and logging tools to track the performance and health of your application. Popular options include Azure Application Insights, AWS CloudWatch, or ELK Stack.

10. Scale Your Application (Optional):

    • Depending on your application's traffic and resource requirements, you may need to scale your hosting environment horizontally (adding more instances) or vertically (upgrading instance sizes).

11. Backup and Disaster Recovery:

    • Implement regular backups and a disaster recovery plan to protect your application's data and ensure high availability.

12. Testing and Quality Assurance:

    • Test your application thoroughly on the hosted environment to ensure it works as expected in the production environment.

13. Domain Configuration:

    • Configure DNS settings to point your custom domain to your hosting provider's servers.

14. Optimize for Performance:

    • Fine-tune your application and hosting environment for performance optimization, including caching, load balancing, and content delivery networks (CDNs).

15. Regular Maintenance:

    • Schedule regular updates, security patches, and maintenance tasks to keep your application and hosting environment up to date and secure.

16. Monitor and Troubleshoot:

    • Continuously monitor your application's performance and troubleshoot any issues that arise.

17. Scale as Needed:

    • As your application grows, adjust the hosting resources and configuration to accommodate increased traffic and demand.

Remember that the specific steps and tools you use may vary depending on your chosen hosting provider and the nature of your .NET web application. It's essential to follow best practices for security, scalability, and performance to ensure a reliable and secure online presence.

Hello venus, 

In this link you will find all the steps that help you to host a dotnet applciation with IIS

https://www.guru99.com/deploying-website-iis.html

Regards,