{"id":539,"date":"2024-02-14T05:46:45","date_gmt":"2024-02-14T05:46:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.hostinger.io\/support\/2024\/02\/14\/8947528-how-to-fix-the-domain-already-used-at-hostinger-error\/"},"modified":"2026-04-01T06:21:10","modified_gmt":"2026-04-01T06:21:10","slug":"8947528-how-to-fix-the-domain-already-used-at-hostinger-error","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hostinger.com\/support\/8947528-how-to-fix-the-domain-already-used-at-hostinger-error\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Fix the \u201cDomain Already Used at Hostinger\u201d Error"},"content":{"rendered":"

When adding a website<\/a> to your hosting plan, you may get the following message: Already used at Hostinger<\/code><\/p>

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This error appears when the domain you’re trying to use is already associated with a website on Hostinger<\/strong> – either on a different account or on another hosting plan within the same account.<\/span><\/p>

For technical and security reasons, each domain can only be connected to one website (and hosting plan) at a time. To connect the domain to your new website, you’ll need to free it up from its current hosting plan first. This is possible as long as your hosting plan is active or suspended due to non-payment.<\/span>
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Follow the steps below for your situation.<\/span><\/p>

The domain is on a different Hostinger account<\/span><\/h2>

If you manage multiple Hostinger accounts, the domain may be connected to a website on one of your other accounts. <\/span><\/p>

1. Log in to the Hostinger account where this domain is currently used.<\/span><\/p>

2. Go to ‘Websites list’<\/a> and find the website this domain is connected to; you can use the search bar.<\/span>​<\/p>

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3. Delete the website<\/a> to free up the domain. P.S. Before deleting it<\/strong>, s<\/span>ave a backup copy<\/a> of the website if you need it.<\/span><\/p>

4. Return to the account where your new website is and connect the domain.<\/span><\/p>

The domain is on another hosting plan within the same account<\/span><\/h2>

The domain may already be associated with a website on a different hosting plan in the same account.<\/span><\/p>

1. Go to ‘Websites list’<\/a> and find the website this domain is connected to; you can use the search bar.
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2. Delete the website<\/a> to free up the domain. P.S. Before deleting it<\/strong>, s<\/span>ave a backup copy<\/a> of the website if you need it.<\/span><\/p>

3. Once freed up, connect the domain to your intended website<\/span>
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Still not working? If you’re unsure which account or plan the domain is on, contact us using the Ask AI<\/strong> button on hPanel<\/a>, and we’ll help you out!<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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