This chapter covers preparation before you run any deployment commands. Do not skip it.

1. What you are deploying

ZShip is not a single-page project. It includes:

• 10 backend Workers
• 2 frontend apps (web and admin)
• 9 D1 databases
• 1 KV namespace (payment service)
• 1 R2 bucket (CDN service)

You are deploying a Cloudflare-based system, not just one website.

2. Accounts you need

At minimum:

• A Cloudflare account
• A copy of the Git repository
• A machine with Node.js

Optional:

• Stripe account (for payments)
• Creem account (for Creem payments)
• Google OAuth app (for Google login)

3. How to get the source code

Option A: GitHub Fork

1. Fork the official template into your GitHub account or organization
2. Clone your fork locally

Advantages: Keeps upstream relationship; easier to sync future updates.

Option B: Copy and create your own repo

1. Download the official code
2. Create a new Git repository
3. Push the code there

Advantages: Cleaner history; feels like your own project from day one.

We recommend GitHub Fork for long-term maintenance.

4. Install local tools

Ensure you have:

• Node.js 22 or newer
• pnpm
• Git

Verify:

node -v
pnpm -v
git --version

5. Clone and install dependencies

git clone <your-repository-url>
cd zship
pnpm install

6. Log in to Wrangler

npx wrangler login

After authorization, verify:

npx wrangler whoami

7. Do not change on first deployment

• Workers: Keep names like zship-node1-auth, zship-node2-support, etc.
• Pages: Keep web and admin
• app_key: Use demo first; switch to your real key after the system works

8. Checklist

Before continuing, confirm:

• [ ] You have decided Fork vs. copy
• [ ] Repository is cloned locally
• [ ] pnpm install completed
• [ ] npx wrangler login and npx wrangler whoami succeed
• [ ] You will keep default service names on first pass