{"id":14434,"date":"2026-09-24T10:29:58","date_gmt":"2026-09-24T10:29:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/playgama.com\/blog\/?p=14434"},"modified":"2026-09-24T10:29:58","modified_gmt":"2026-09-24T10:29:58","slug":"are-html5-game-developers-allowed-to-self-host-games-while-p","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/playgama.com\/blog\/business-faqs\/are-html5-game-developers-allowed-to-self-host-games-while-p\/","title":{"rendered":"Are HTML5 game developers allowed to self-host games while publishing on portals?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Yes, HTML5 game developers can self-host games while publishing on portals, provided each portal’s agreement permits non-exclusive distribution. An HTML5 build runs from static files on your own domain, while portals receive a sublicense to host or distribute the title. Developers should verify each portal’s specific distribution terms, ad requirements, and SDK expectations before launching.<\/strong><\/p>\n

At a glance<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Fact<\/th>\nValue<\/th>\nSource<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
HTML5 games run from static files<\/td>\nany web host works<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Godot exports HTML5 for browser publishing<\/td>\ntrue<\/td>\ndocs.godotengine.org<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
itch.io hosts games in an iframe<\/td>\non its own domain<\/td>\nitch.io<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Yes. An HTML5 build is a set of static files (HTML, JS, WebGL\/canvas assets), so nothing stops you from hosting it on your own domain and also submitting the same build to one or more portals. The real question for each portal is whether their terms require exclusivity or only ask for a non-exclusive right to distribute – that varies by destination, so check the specific portal’s developer terms before assuming you can run the same build everywhere.<\/p>\n

Where can a self-hosted HTML5 game also be published?<\/h2>\n