Web hosting

Web hosting is a service that makes your website available on the internet. The hosting service provides a secure online space to store your website’s files: the code, images, text, and other content. Simply put, you need a hosting plan to make your site up and accessible for everyone.

The most popular website hosting services for both personal and 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. It is the most affordable hosting solution, making it an excellent choice for beginners and bloggers.
• Hosting for WordPress. It works similarly to shared hosting. The difference is, Managed hosting for WordPress companies 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.

Here at Hostinger, we offer Managed web hosting service with LiteSpeed technology. With this service, we help manage all the technical aspects of running your website, including server maintenance, security updates, backups, and more. This allows you to focus on your business or content creation without worrying about technical details. If you start with a Premium plan, you get a domain and hosting package with a website builder, a 1-click WordPress installer, plenty of NVMe SSD storage, unmetered bandwidth, and more, at a truly unbeatable price.

You can upgrade to cloud hosting plans if you need more power, or choose VPS plans when you’re ready for a self-managed hosting 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.

Obtaining a hosting package from Hostinger is straightforward – simply navigate to our pricing table, select a plan with the hosting features you prefer, and click the Add to Cart button.

Upon reaching the checkout section, select a subscription duration. Although we offer the flexibility of monthly payments, it’s best to choose longer plans to get better value for your investment.

Then, either sign up or sign in to your existing Hostinger account and choose your payment method. Input your personal details and click the Complete Secure Payment button to finalise the registration.

After the payment is processed, you will receive the login credentials to access your hosting account on hPanel. This intuitive dashboard allows you to manage multiple hosting products like websites, domains, email accounts, and databases.

Yes, when it comes to round-the-clock and multilingual support, Hostinger stands as one of the best web hosting providers. Our Customer Success team comprises specialists eager to go above and beyond to address your concerns swiftly.

Should you require any assistance, feel free to initiate a live chat conversation.

Additionally, we have an extensive library of Hostinger Tutorials with topics ranging from web development and search engine optimisation to digital marketing best practices. For step-by-step video guidance, you can also explore Hostinger Academy.

Simply purchase one of our premium web hosting packages – except Single – for 12 months or longer, and you will get free domain registration.

Already have a domain name? You can easily point your domain to Hostinger nameservers via hPanel at no extra fee. If you have trouble navigating the panel, contact our Customer Success agents – they will be happy to migrate your domain.

No, they’re not. Web hosting is a service that stores your website files. Conversely, a domain name serves as the web address of your site, like hostinger.co.uk. Both are indispensable components for launching a fully operational website.

Without a web hosting service, you will have to convert your computer into a hosting server, a task that demands technical expertise and high maintenance expenses. In the absence of a domain name, visitors will need to use your site's IP address, which can be difficult to remember and spell.

Visit our article on the parameters and limits for hosting plans to learn what resources our hosting solutions provide. This detailed article offers comprehensive information on the specific limits associated with each hosting plan we offer, helping you make an informed choice based on your website's requirements.

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

Before moving websites from other hosting companies to Hostinger, buy one of our hosting plans first. After that, access hPanel to submit a request for automatic website migration or manually transfer your website’s files. If you’d like to see how it’s done, take a quick tour of migrating a website to Hostinger.

If you don’t use a typical CMS, such as WordPress, 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 to create a WordPress website.

To save money, consider hosting sites with our managed hosting for WordPress – 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 website will enjoy WordPress optimization features such as LiteSpeed and Object Cache, automated updates, and built-in AI tools for faster content creation.

Certainly, our custom-made software allows you to install over 100 apps in one click. This auto-install feature speeds up experimentation with various scripts, helping you discover the most suitable ones for your website.

No. Hostinger's managed hosting packages are designed to help first-time users build and scale their websites without the complexities of managing a server hosting website files.

With a user-friendly panel at your disposal, you can execute various tasks effortlessly, even if you're not tech-savvy. These range from setting up a professional email to installing a CMS and employing website builder for quick website creation.

If you’re an experienced web professional, we also have a suite of developer-made tools, such as Hostinger Pro Panel. Using this powerful dashboard, managing various clients and projects feels like a breeze. Plus, we provide round-the-clock support and an extensive selection of online tutorials to guide you through various troubleshooting methods.

Yes, every shared hosting plan includes hPanel, our custom panel with an intuitive interface. This allows you to oversee your hosting account, track the use of resources, set up email accounts, and initiate a CMS installation.

It's worth noting that a control panel is not the same as your website's admin panel. The WordPress dashboard serves as a prime example of such admin interfaces.

We have server locations all around the world. During the setup process, you can choose the server location closest to your users for optimal performance. As available locations might differ depending on your hosting plan, be sure to check out our article on Hostinger’s server locations.