Starting your online journey requires a solid foundation, and choosing the right hosting provider is of utmost importance.
In this tutorial, we’ll walk you through the step-by-step process of How to Buy Domain and Hosting from Hostinger (a user-friendly platform known for its affordability and reliability).
How to Buy Domain and Hosting from Hostinger
- Visit the Hostinger Website
- Select Your Hosting Plan
- Create Your Hostinger Account
- Select Payment Option
- Apply Promo Code (If Applicable)
- Review the Order & Complete the Purchase
- Claim a Free Domain of 1 Year Validity on Hostinger & Create a WordPress Website
Step 1: Visit the Hostinger Website
Begin by navigating to the Hostinger website (www.hostinger.in or .com). Take a moment to explore their offerings and understand the different hosting plans available.
Step 2: Select Your Hosting Plan
Click on the “Hosting” tab and choose the plan that aligns with your website’s needs. Hostinger offers various plans, from shared hosting to VPS and cloud hosting.
For Beginners we recommend a Premium Hosting Plan which can be later upgraded to the Business or Cloud Hosting as the Traffic on site increases.
- Navigate to Hosting>Web Hosting
- Select Premium Plan: The cheapest plan that offers a Free Domain for 1 Year
- Now click on Add to Cart Button
- Choose a Period: We recommend 48 Months which gives you maximum savings
Step 3: Create Your Hostinger Account
Create Your Account using your existing Gmail. You can also give any other email of yours and password to create an account. Just keep in mind that you have to remember it well as you need it to log in to Hostinger every time.
Step 4: Select Payment Option
Select the Payment Option and fill in your details carefully.
Step 5: Apply Promo Code (If Applicable)
Hostinger often runs promotions, so check for any available promo codes. Apply them during the checkout process to take advantage of discounts or special offers.
Step 6: Review the Order & Complete the Purchase
Review your order one last time. Ensure you’ve selected the correct Hosting Plan. Agree to the terms of service if any, and complete the purchase. Once the payment is processed, you’ll receive a confirmation email with details on accessing your Hostinger account.
Step 7: Claim a Free Domain of 1 Year Validity on Hostinger & Create a WordPress Website
If you don’t have a domain, Hostinger allows you to register a new one.
After the successful purchase of hosting the website takes you the the Hello Page of Hostinger. Proceed by clicking on Start Now.
Next, you will see the personalized experience pages. It will guide step by step in creating your WordPress website. We recommend below choices for beginners;
- I’m creating it for myself
- I’m building it myself
- Select the type of website you want to create, say ‘Blog’
- For the query ‘Do you need any help’, select Yes or No as per your preference and proceed
- Create a WordPress account. Note down the auto-populated administrator email and password for future use, else enter as you want.
- Select the appropriate WordPress theme else skip the step.
Now you will see the Claim a Free Domain Option. Proceed by clicking the select button of it. Enter your desired domain name and choose the extension you want. We recommend .com as it is the best choice or else if your website is for Indian users then you can also go for .in. Confirm its availability and proceed to the next step.
Further, it takes you to the finishing step wherein you have to choose the server location for your websites based on your targeted audience. Once done click on Finish Setup.
Fill in the personal information form required for domain registration. Once done it will ask you to Grant some access, so allow it and it will process the request and install the SSL (VIMP) and WordPress for your Domain.
Finally, the process is over and you will see the Get Ready Message as seen Below. Wait … still some important steps are balanced read this article further to not face any problems, and comment below if any.
Open a new tab and log in to the email you used to log in to Hostinger. Check mail to verify the email address received by Hostinger. Click on the given link and complete the process of verification.
Now come back to the get ready screen tab and choose Control Panel>Manage Site option. It will take you to the control panel of your website.
If you see that your SSL is not installed automatically, then navigate to the left sidebar menus, and go to WordPress>Dashboard. Now you will get the option to Install an SSL Certificate in the right side working panel. Just click on Install>select your domain & Click on Install SSL. Wait for some time and you will see the active status in front of the SSL Certificate.
Lastly, we can say our domain is ready with a fresh website on WordPress. To enter your WordPress Dashboard type in the address bar of your browser your domain name followed by /wp-admin and Enter.
For Example: www.yourdomainname/wp-admin
Conclusion
Congratulations! You’ve successfully purchased hosting from Hostinger. Now, you’re ready to take the next steps in building your online presence. Whether you’re creating a blog, portfolio, or e-commerce site, Hostinger provides the tools and support you need to succeed.
Remember, Hostinger’s user-friendly interface and affordable plans make it an excellent choice for beginners and experienced users alike. Happy hosting!
