Web Hosting

Web hosting is a service that makes your website available on the internet. When you get a hosting plan, you rent an online space from a web host like hostinger.com to store all of your website files. This will allow people to access your site using a web browser.

There are many types of website hosting services available, such as shared hosting, WordPress hosting, and cloud hosting. The more popular a website is, the more resources it will need to function effectively.

The simplest way to start is to choose a shared plan and gradually upgrade to cloud hosting plans or even VPS when you need more power. The most common types of hosting include:

Shared hosting. Multiple websites are hosted on the shared server, and each user is allocated a certain amount of storage space and resources. Often, this is the most affordable option available, so it is an excellent option for beginners, hobbyists and bloggers.

VPS hosting. A virtual private server (VPS) setup generally uses more powerful hardware, making it possible for the web host to create a virtual partition for each user. It’s an excellent option for users with more advanced technical knowledge.

Cloud hosting. In this setup, websites run on multiple virtual servers – not just one physical server – reducing possible downtime and hardware failure. If you need access to more server power, this type of hosting service can be right for you.

Dedicated hosting. When you have a dedicated hosting plan, the server is dedicated to your website only – you don’t share storage space or resources with others. A dedicated server is usually recommended for professional web admins and developers.

Here at Hostinger, we aim to provide high-speed web hosting with nearly 100% uptime at a truly unbeatable price.

Your website is a collection of files and (in most cases) databases shown to your visitors as they browse your site. A web hosting provider allocates storage space for your website’s files and databases on a server.

When you sign up for Hostinger's hosting services, you'll receive login details to access your hosting account's admin panel – the hPanel. In hPanel, you can manage everything related to your website, from hosting to domains, databases, files, etc.

You need a hosting plan to get your website up and running.

While hosting a website yourself is possible, it's not the best option for beginners because you need to know how to set up your computer to work as a web server. You'll save time and money by opting for services provided by a web host.

Here at Hostinger, we call our support team the Customer Success team. Hostinger’s Customer Success team is top-rated within the industry – we respond quickly and thoroughly and don’t give up until we’ve found a solution.

We go the extra mile to ensure that our customers are successful with their online ventures. So, if you encounter a problem, don’t hesitate to reach out. We’ll do our best to fix any issues and point you in the right direction.

Web hosting and domain are essential elements for building a functional website. A domain name is essentially a website’s address, such as hostinger.com; hosting is a service that stores site files and makes them available on the internet.

Without domains, people would have to memorize IP addresses to visit websites. Then, without website hosting plans, you would have to set up your computer to act as a server.

A virtual private server (VPS) is a cross between a dedicated and a shared server. It’s not quite the best of both worlds, but it is a good compromise, especially if you want to keep your web hosting costs down while having more power.

Using shared plans, you share a server and its resources with other websites. With a VPS, you still share some resources, but it provides a virtual partition for each user, acting like multiple dedicated servers.

For web admins, using a VPS means they get administrative power, including the ability to customize the operating system to suit their needs.

Yes – web host migration is free, and we actively encourage you to do it. If you’re using a popular content management system such as WordPress or Drupal, we have tools that make switching between website hosting platforms easy and fast. Even if you’re not using a typical CMS or need a little help along the way, our Customer Success team will guide you through the process free of charge.

Yes, you can. If you want to, you can purchase domain names from other domain or hosting companies and point them to your web host. If you want to keep both your domain and hosting under a a web hosting company – which we recommend for convenience and easier troubleshooting – you can transfer your domain name over to us.

Yes, each shared hosting plan comes with hPanel, Hostinger’s custom control panel.

hPanel helps you manage your hosting account, monitor resource usage, create email addresses, and install content management systems like WordPress. Note that this is different from the admin panel of your website, which will be created when you install a CMS. Instead, this is the control panel for your web hosting and domain services as a whole.

Upgrading your web hosting service is easy with Hostinger. We pride ourselves on having no downtime during the upgrade, so your website will be up and running the whole time. You won’t have to worry about a bad browsing experience or losing revenue while hosting a website with us.

Yes, you need web hosting services for WordPress websites. WordPress is a free content management system (CMS) that helps you create a website and manage its content. A website hosting service is needed for storing website files and databases, so everyone can see your website on the internet.

WordPress can be installed on all our shared web hosting plans with just one click. All plans also come with speed optimization features, auto updates and support from WordPress experts.

The most common way of connecting your domain name to your hosting is pointing it to Hostinger's nameservers. You’ll need to replace your domain’s name server info. Like most tasks, it is easy to do through your domain management area.

Yes, Hostinger has a custom-developed tool that allows you to install 100+ apps on your website 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 makes it as easy as possible for beginners to create and manage their websites. Many simple tasks, like setting up an email address, installing a content management system, and using our website builder, can be done with just a few clicks and without prior technical knowledge.

Our web hosting services are also suitable for experienced web developers. We believe that there’s no reason why something can’t be both user-friendly and powerful.

If you face any issues, we offer 24/7 support and a variety of online guides to walk you through all sorts of tasks.