Deploying a Laravel application to the cloud can be a complex and time-consuming process. However, with the help of Laravel Forge and AWS (Amazon Web Services), developers can streamline this deployment process and ensure a smooth transition from development to production. In this article, we will walk you through the steps to deploy a Laravel application from GitHub to AWS using Laravel Forge. Prerequisites Before we dive into the deployment process, make sure you have the following prerequisites in place: A Laravel application hosted on GitHub. An AWS account with proper IAM permissions to create and manage resources like EC2 instances, databases, and S3 buckets. A Laravel Forge account. Step 1: Set Up Laravel Forge Sign in to your Laravel Forge account or create a new one if you haven't already done so. Once logged in, click on the "Connect to a Server" button and follow the instructions to add your AWS account. This process will allow Laravel Forge to manage