{"id":1499,"date":"2019-02-08T10:35:58","date_gmt":"2019-02-08T10:35:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.hostinger.io\/support\/2019\/02\/08\/1583403-how-long-does-it-take-for-a-new-domain-to-be-active-at-hostinger\/"},"modified":"2026-03-16T12:12:17","modified_gmt":"2026-03-16T12:12:17","slug":"1583403-how-long-does-it-take-for-a-new-domain-to-be-active-at-hostinger","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hostinger.com\/support\/1583403-how-long-does-it-take-for-a-new-domain-to-be-active-at-hostinger\/","title":{"rendered":"How Long Does It Take for a New Domain to Be Active at Hostinger?"},"content":{"rendered":"

After purchasing a new domain, it will be listed on your Hostinger account’s home page<\/a><\/b> with a Pending Setup <\/b>status. While your domain is in this pending state, it’s important to complete the registration process in a timely manner to prevent others from purchasing and registering it:<\/p>

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Step 1 – Register Your Domain<\/h2>

Click on the Setup<\/b> button next to your domain order and complete the domain registration<\/b> by entering the domain’s contact details.<\/p>

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To ensure a seamless registration process and to avoid any activation issues, please use accurate and valid contact information<\/b> 💡<\/p>\n<\/div>

After registering your domain, allow up to 4 hours for the activation process <\/b>to complete, as the DNS records need some time to update<\/a><\/b>. <\/p>

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What to Do if Your Domain Remains Inactive<\/h3>

In some cases, it can take up to 24 hours<\/b> for domain activation and propagation to complete. If the domain is still inactive beyond that time, consider the following steps:<\/p>