Frequently Asked Questions

What is MyFirstWebsite?

MyFirstWebsite is a free service that lets anyone build a website using only a web browser. You don't need to know HTML or buy any software, and we host your site for you.

Is it really free?

Yes. Free sites get up to 25 pages, 250 MB of storage, photo albums, a blog, a guestbook and a free address. If you want more, see our Pro and Business plans.

Will there be ads on my site?

No. We don't put banner ads or pop-ups on members' sites. Free sites show a small "Made with MyFirstWebsite" footer at the bottom of each page.

What will my web address be?

Free sites get an address like yourname.myfirstwebsite.dev. Pro and Business members can use their own domain name, like www.yourname.com.

Do I need to download anything?

No. Everything happens in your web browser. We support Internet Explorer 6 and 7, Firefox 2 and 3, and Safari 3.

Can I use my own HTML?

Yes. Drag an HTML element onto your page and paste in any code, like a YouTube video, a PayPal button or a hit counter.

Who can see my website?

Anyone on the Internet. If you'd like some pages to be private, Pro and Business members can password-protect them.

Why don't comments on my site appear right away?

On free sites, all comments and guestbook entries are reviewed by our moderation team before they appear. This keeps spam and abuse off our members' sites. Learn more about comment moderation.

Can I turn off comments?

Yes. Open the Settings tab in the editor and uncheck "Allow comments". You can do this for the whole site or for one page.

Someone made a website about me. What can I do?

If a site breaks our Community Guidelines, for example by sharing your private information or threatening you, please report it. Our Trust & Safety team reviews every report.

How do I delete my website?

Log in, go to Settings, and click "Delete this site" at the bottom of the page. This can't be undone.

Why can't I sign up or log in right now?

We're moving to new servers. Sign-ups and log-ins are paused until the move is done. See the status page.