How To Sign Up With HostGator Hatchling Plan

HostGator is one of the fastest-growing and most popular web hosting providers in the world. This article will take you through a step-by-step process on how to sign up with HostGator.

HostGator is a cheap beginner-friendly web host (see my HostGator review here) offering feature-rich and cheap web hosting services.

• You get lots of features; like SSD storage, free website migration, free website backups, free CDN, free Let’s Encrypt SSL certificate + more.
• You get a free domain name for one year.
• Lots of storage: All plans come with unlimited storage.
• Flexible terms: Hosting plans can be purchased on a 1, 3, 6, 12, 24, or 36 months basis, paying with a credit card or PayPal AND a 45-day money-back guarantee.
• You get WordPress pre-installed or you can easily install WordPress yourself.

The process of signing up with HostGator is very straightforward. Here are the steps you need to go through to sign up with HostGator.

Step 1. Go to HostGator.com

Go to their website and scroll down to see the hosting plans page (you can’t miss it).

Step 2. Choose your web hosting plan

HostGator has three web hosting pricing plans you can sign up for; Hatchling, Baby, and Business. I recommend the Hatchling plan (the most beginner-friendly and cheapest!)

The main difference between the plans are:

• Hatchling plan: host 1 website.
• Baby plan: Everything in Hatchling + host unlimited websites.
• Business plan: Everything in Hatchling & Baby + a free Positive SSL certificate, a dedicated IP address, and included SEO tools.

Step 3. Choose Domain Name

Next, you are asked to choose a domain name.

You can either register a new domain or sign up using an existing domain you own.

Step 4. Choose package & billing cycle

Choose your hosting package type and billing cycle. The discounted prices only apply on the first invoice, so you’ll get the most savings on longer billing cycles.)

Step 5. Create an account

Next, you are asked to create the login for your HostGator account. Fill out the required fields – email address, password, and Security PIN.

Step 6. Billing information

This is is the standard stuff that you have done a million times before; first and last name, address country, phone number, etc. followed by payment information (credit card or PayPal).

Step 7. HostGator extras (paid addons)

Here, HostGator upsells additional services and features. I recommend that you de-select HostGator’s additional services (you don’t need them).

Step 8. Apply HostGator coupon code

You don’t want to miss this to save a lot of money. Make sure that the coupon code WSHR is applied, as it gives you 61% off the total price (saving you up to $170).

Step 9. Review your order

The final step of HostGator’s sign-up process is for you to review your order details and check your total amount due.

Final step. And you are ALL done!

Congratulations! You have now signed up with HostGator! Next, you’ll receive a welcome email (sent to your signup email address) with your login credentials to your HostGator Customer Portal.

Summary

Signing up with HostGator is an easy process that only takes a few minutes. Once you have chosen your desired plan, you will need to enter your personal information and payment details.

After your payment has been processed, you will be able to access your hosting account and begin setting up your website by installing WordPress on HostGator.

If you haven’t already, go to HostGator.com and sign up today!