Web hosting is a service that makes your website available on the internet. Meanwhile, a web hosting provider rents you a web server that stores your website files. Simply put, you need a hosting plan to get your site up and running.

To make sure your site stays online and you get support whenever you need it, it’s best to choose a reliable web host and a suitable type of web hosting for your needs. The most popular website hosting services for both personal or business use include:

• Shared hosting. Multiple websites are hosted on a single server, and each user gets a certain amount of storage space and resources. Shared hosting is the most affordable option, making it an excellent choice for beginners and bloggers.
• WordPress hosting. It works similarly to shared hosting. The difference is, Managed WordPress hosting plans offer plenty of tools and features to optimize your WordPress website for speed and performance, and facilitate site maintenance.
• VPS hosting. This type of web hosting service divides a physical server into several virtual machines, powering each user with dedicated resources and full root access. Virtual private server (VPS) hosting plans are more geared toward tech-savvy users who need more power and control.
• Cloud hosting. In this setup, websites run on multiple virtual servers, reducing possible downtime and hardware failure. Cloud hosting plans are ideal if you need stable website uptime and performance, for example, if you are a freelancer web developer with many clients.

Additionally, don’t forget to double-check whether your chosen web host includes a website builder or supports your desired content management system (CMS) for easier website creation.

Here at Hostinger, we provide a website builder, a 1-click WordPress installer, and high-speed hosting with 99.9% uptime at a truly unbeatable price. Start with shared web hosting and upgrade to cloud plans if you need more power, or choose VPS plans when you’re ready for a tailor-made solution.

Still unsure about the best website hosting plan for your needs? Read our tutorial on how to choose a web hosting plan for an in-depth comparison.

Securing a web hosting plan with Hostinger is very simple – scroll up to the pricing table, choose one of the web hosting packages, and click the Add to cart button.

Once you’ve entered the checkout page, select a subscription period. While you can pay for our web hosting services monthly, we recommend longer plans since they offer better value for your money.

Next, create a new Hostinger account or log in to your existing one, and pick a payment method. Enter your personal information and click the Submit Secure Payment button to finish the registration process.

After completing the payment, you will receive login details to access your hosting account. From there, you can manage multiple websites, domains, email accounts, databases, files, and more.

Hostinger is one of the few web hosting providers that offer multilingual support 24/7. You will get any kind of assistance you need – Hostinger’s Customer Success team consists of experts willing to go the extra mile to solve your issues as quickly as possible.

So, if you need any help, don’t hesitate to reach out via live chat.

What’s more, we have a rich database of Hostinger Tutorials covering website troubleshooting, search engine optimization, digital marketing best practices, and more. Alternatively, check out Hostinger Academy for easy-to-follow video tutorials.

At Hostinger, all hosting plans – except Single – come with a free domain when ordering for one year or a longer period.

If you already have a domain from another registrar, simply point it to Hostinger nameservers. Keeping your hosting account and domain under one web hosting company makes it easier to manage your website and troubleshoot issues.

Web hosting is a service that stores websites and makes them accessible on the internet. On the other hand, a domain name is essentially a website’s address, such as hostinger.com. Both are crucial elements for building a fully-functional website.

Without web hosting services, you need to transform your computer into a website server, which requires deep technical understanding and hefty maintenance costs. Without domains, people have to use an IP address to visit your website, which is harder to remember and simply unpractical.

Yes, we offer free unlimited website migration with no downtime.

Before moving WordPress websites from other hosting companies to Hostinger, secure one of our managed WordPress hosting plans first. After that, access hPanel to submit a request for automatic website migration or manually transfer your website’s files.

If you don’t use a typical CMS or need help along the way, our Customer Success team will guide you through the process at no additional cost.

In short, yes. While WordPress is a free content management system, you need to buy a hosting plan and a domain name separately to create a WordPress website.

To save money, consider hosting sites with our managed WordPress hosting – all plans come with a domain name when ordering for one year or a longer period, a 1-click WordPress installation tool, and unlimited SSL certificates.

Plus, your WordPress site will enjoy speed optimization features such as LiteSpeed and Object Cache, automated updates, and built-in AI tools for faster content creation.

Yes, with our custom-developed tool, you can install over 100 apps in a single click. Our auto-installer makes it faster and easier to try out different scripts and find the best ones for your website.

No. Hostinger’s managed hosting plans make it as easy as possible for beginners to create and grow their websites.

Thanks to our intuitive hPanel, you can perform multiple tasks easily without prior technical knowledge. Those include setting up a professional email address, installing a content management system, and using our website builder to speed up website creation.

And who says web hosts can’t be both user-friendly and powerful? Our managed web hosting solutions are also suitable for web professionals. With the introduction of Hostinger Pro Panel and plenty of developer-dedicated tools, growing your web development business will be effortless. If you face any issues, we offer 24/7 support and a variety of online guides to walk you through all sorts of tasks.

Yes, each shared hosting package comes with hPanel, our custom-built control panel. It helps you manage your hosting account, monitor resource usage, create email addresses, and install a content management system.

A control panel is different from the admin panel of your website, which is created when installing a CMS. WordPress dashboard is one of the most popular examples of such panels.