Vercel Serverless Functions

Deploy serverless APIs and backend logic with zero-config on Vercel’s global edge network. · Vercel · Compute

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Overview

Vercel Serverless Functions let you deploy backend logic and APIs with minimal configuration, scaling automatically and running close to your users on Vercel’s edge network.

Good fit

Use for lightweight APIs, webhooks, or backend logic that benefit from global edge deployment and simple scaling.

prototyping
static site backends
personal projects
small teams

Not a fit

Avoid for long-running processes, heavy compute workloads, or when you need fine-grained control over infrastructure.

need long execution times
require custom runtimes
heavy compute workloads

Quickstart · 5 steps

Sign up for a free Vercel account.
Install Vercel CLI or connect your GitHub/GitLab/Bitbucket repository.
Create an `api/` directory in your project and add a JavaScript or TypeScript file.
Write your serverless function code and export a default handler.
Deploy your project with `vercel` CLI or push to your connected repository.