# Source: https://docs.hypermode.com/dgraph/guides/message-board-app/graphql/load-schema-to-dgraph-cloud.md

# Deploy the Schema

> Building a Message Board App in React. Step 2: With the schema defined, it’s just one step to get a running GraphQL backend for the app.

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With the schema defined, it's just one step to get a running GraphQL backend for
the app.

Copy the schema, navigate to the **Schema** tab in Dgraph Cloud, paste the
schema in, and press **Deploy**.

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As soon as the schema is added, Dgraph Cloud generates and deploys a GraphQL API
for the app.

Next you'll [learn about GraphQL operations](./graphql-operations) like queries,
mutations and subscriptions.