---
title: "[Contentstack Launch] - Create React App on Launch"
description: Documentation for hosting and deploying Create React App (CRA) projects on Contentstack Launch.
url: https://www.contentstack.com/docs/developers/launch/create-react-app-on-launch
product: Contentstack Launch
doc_type: guide
audience:
  - developers
version: current
last_updated: 2026-03-26
---

# [Contentstack Launch] - Create React App on Launch

This page explains what Create React App (CRA) is and how Contentstack Launch supports hosting and deploying CRA-based React applications. It is intended for developers who want to deploy a React app to Launch, especially when starting from a CRA project or following a React starter guide.

## Create React App on Launch

[Create React App (CRA)](https://create-react-app.dev/) is a command-line tool developed by Facebook that simplifies the process of setting up, developing, and building React applications. CRA provides a sensible default configuration allowing you to focus on building your applications rather than dealing with complex configurations.

Contentstack Launch offers comprehensive support for hosting applications built with Create React App. Whether you are building a small portfolio site or a complex web application, Launch seamlessly handles the deployment of Create React App projects.

**Additional Resource:** Please refer to the [Quick Start Guide with React](/docs/developers/launch/quick-start-react/) documentation for a step-by-step walkthrough to deploy a React Starter on Launch.

## Common questions

### Do I need to customize CRA configuration to deploy on Contentstack Launch?
No specific customization is required based on this page; Contentstack Launch offers comprehensive support for hosting applications built with Create React App.

### Where can I find step-by-step instructions to deploy a React app on Launch?
Use the **Additional Resource** link: [Quick Start Guide with React](/docs/developers/launch/quick-start-react/).

### What kinds of CRA projects can be deployed on Launch?
This page indicates Launch supports CRA projects ranging from small portfolio sites to complex web applications.