How to Launch Your Web3 Website on TON

TL;DR: Deploying a Web3 site on TON requires a .ton domain, a TON‑compatible wallet, and a choice of decentralized hosting (TON Storage, smart contracts, or TON Sites). Follow the steps below to register the domain, configure your wallet, and make the site reachable for users.

Registering a .ton Domain#

TON’s native domain system issues human‑readable .ton addresses that point to smart contracts, wallets, or decentralized sites. The registration workflow typically includes:

1. Visit a TON domain registry or a supported third‑party platform.
2. Connect a TON‑compatible wallet to sign blockchain transactions.
3. Search for the desired .ton name.
4. Register the name by paying Toncoin ($TON) via a smart‑contract transaction.
5. Link the domain to your chosen hosting solution.

Setting Up a TON Wallet#

A wallet enables domain registration, contract deployment, and transaction management.

1. Choose a wallet such as Tonkeeper or MyTonWallet.
2. Install the app and create a new wallet or import an existing one.
3. Safely store the generated seed phrase.
4. Deposit $TON into the wallet (acquired from an exchange or peer‑to‑peer transfer).

Hosting Options#

TON offers several decentralized methods for serving website content.

TON Storage

A peer‑to‑peer network for static files.

• Install the TON Storage client.
• Upload HTML, CSS, JS, and media assets.
• Obtain a cryptographic hash of the content.
• Associate the hash with your .ton domain.

Smart Contracts

For dynamic functionality.

• Write code in FunC or Tact.
• Compile to an executable format.
• Deploy via your wallet or development tools.
• Point the .ton domain to the contract address.

TON Sites

A framework for static or semi‑dynamic sites.

• Prepare the site files.
• Upload them to the TON Sites network.
• Connect the .ton domain to the uploaded content.

Making the Site Accessible#

Standard DNS does not resolve .ton names, so users need one of the following:

• TON‑compatible browsers (e.g., Tonkeeper Browser).
• Browser extensions like the TON Wallet extension.
• Web gateways such as ton.surf.
• Custom DNS resolvers for advanced users.
• TON proxy services that bypass traditional DNS.

Security Recommendations#

Smart Contracts

• Conduct security audits.
• Use vetted contract templates.
• Implement strict access controls.

.ton Domains

• Verify correct resolution settings.
• Enable multi‑signature ownership where possible.

Wallets

• Store private keys in hardware wallets or offline storage.
• Activate two‑factor authentication if supported.
• Keep seed phrases confidential.

TON Storage

• Encrypt sensitive files before upload.
• Distribute copies across multiple nodes.
• Verify file integrity with cryptographic hashes.

See also#

• How to launch a Web3 site on TON
• TON Connect
• TON Storage