Publishing Product Documentation Platform Tutorial 2025 | Step-by-Step Guide for Teams | Knowledge Portal Management | Technical Writing Publishing Tools | Software Documentation Best Practices
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Publishing Product Documentation Platform Tutorial 2025 | Step-by-Step Guide for Teams | Knowledge Portal Management | Technical Writing Publishing Tools | Software Documentation Best Practices

Tal F.

Tal F.

June 30, 2021 (Updated: August 22, 2025)

This is an explainer on how to publish your product documentation with one line of code using Docsie


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What You'll Learn

  • Learn how to navigate Docsie's interface to create and manage product documentation effectively
  • Understand how to configure version control settings to manage draft and published documentation states
  • Master the deployment process by setting up custom domains for your documentation portal
  • Implement publishing workflows to selectively deploy books or entire shelves to your website
  • Discover how to use Docsie's embed code generation to integrate documentation into existing web platforms

Hi Everyone!

On my last video I spoke about how to create product documentation and edit your product documentation. Also I showed you how to embed videos, pictures, media as well as code so that you can create product documentation so that you can further educate your customers about your technical platforms and solutions.

Now I wanted to take a deep dive in Docsie product documentation platform and show you how to create software documentation simple and easily.

Here is a quick tutorial on how to explain how to publish with Docsie.

Publishing with Docsie’s knowledge portal can be done in a few ways. In this video I explain how to publish with Docsie’s knowledge portals, books, shelves or articles with one simple line of code.

In this example I wanted to publish this specific book called 'Writing your first Django app, part 2'

As you can see in my current already created software documentation I have written a version called 'Brand new portal that I am working on" and if you click on the 'pencil' tool near it you have the option of making your published portal 'active' or 'primary' or turning these features off. which is awesome because that means you and your team can write your or update your documentation and not have it visible to your customers or clients until you are ready to have it published your created product documentation in production on your website:

That that I you are ready to publish its time to deploy your documentation! This is done easily by first clicking on the three dots at the top right corner of the Docsie platform, and then clicking on your account:

Once you are on your Profile and settings page, click the tab entitled "Deployments'. this will bring you to the deployment page and help you get set up on creating your embedder code that will be placed upon your website.

Now click "Configure a new deployment +"

Great! Now that you have access to the dashboard all you need to do is deploy a custom domain this is done easy by opening the "Deploy a domain: tab bar and clicking 'custom deployment'

Now the next two steps are simple:

  1. The first step is to type in your domain (and remember to use http:// or https:// before writing your domain name)

  2. the second step is to pick what you want to publish, you have the choice to publish, a Book or an entire Shelf. In this example I am publishing a book entailed: 'Writing your first Django app, part 2'

Great! Now the last step is before getting our code is to click "+More Options"

Now you can use our various plugins, features and other documentation options to spice up your knowledge portal and make it more handy for your users. These features, plugins and product documentation tools are quite nifty and make your knowledge portals more robust.

note: you can change these additional features and plugins and other product documentation tools any time.

Once that's done click 'Create web portal'.

Now scroll down to the bottom and click "+ Get deployment script"

And copy your script and paste it into your HTML:

Now that you have access to your script you can spice things up with our CSS user guide, it will help you create a stylish Docsie knowledge portal that matches your brands looks and feel. Please review our styling user guide in this link here: Docsie's styling Guide

I hope you enjoyed this tutorial, please stay tuned for more Docsie tutorials in the near future!

If you have any questions about how Docsie can help and want us to show you a demo of our tools please feel free to Click Here to book a demo with us.

Key Terms & Definitions

A centralized web-based platform that provides access to documentation, guides, and information resources for users or customers. Learn more →
Technical content that explains how to use, implement, or troubleshoot a software product or service. Learn more →
The process of making software or documentation available and accessible to end users, typically by publishing it to a live environment. Learn more →
A snippet of HTML or JavaScript code that allows content from one website to be displayed within another website. Learn more →
Written materials that describe the functionality, architecture, and usage instructions for software applications. Learn more →
(HyperText Markup Language)
HyperText Markup Language - the standard markup language used to create and structure content on web pages. Learn more →
(Cascading Style Sheets)
Cascading Style Sheets - a stylesheet language used to control the visual presentation and formatting of web pages. Learn more →

Frequently Asked Questions

How does Docsie's publishing system allow teams to work on documentation without affecting the live version?

Docsie allows you to create and edit documentation versions that can be set as 'active' or 'primary' using the pencil tool, or kept inactive. This means your team can write and update documentation behind the scenes without it being visible to customers until you're ready to publish it to production.

What deployment options does Docsie offer for publishing documentation?

Docsie offers flexible deployment options including custom domain deployment and the ability to publish either individual books or entire shelves. You can configure deployments through the platform's deployment dashboard and get a simple script to embed your documentation portal directly into your website.

Can I customize the appearance of my Docsie documentation portal to match my brand?

Yes, Docsie provides extensive customization options including various plugins, features, and documentation tools to enhance your knowledge portal. Additionally, Docsie offers a comprehensive CSS styling guide that helps you create a documentation portal that matches your brand's look and feel.

How simple is it to embed Docsie documentation into an existing website?

Embedding Docsie documentation is extremely simple - it requires just one line of code. After configuring your deployment settings, Docsie generates a deployment script that you simply copy and paste into your HTML, making integration seamless regardless of your existing website setup.

What additional features and plugins are available to enhance my documentation portal?

Docsie offers various plugins, features, and documentation tools that make your knowledge portals more robust and user-friendly. These additional features can be configured during the deployment setup and can be changed at any time, giving you flexibility to enhance your documentation as your needs evolve.

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Tal F.

Tal F.

VP of Customer Success @ Docsie.io