Hosting » HostGator » How do I create a website on HostGator?

How do I create a website on HostGator?

Last updated on December 19, 2022 @ 11:28 am

To create a website on HostGator, you will need a domain name and an account with HostGator. Once you have these, follow these steps:

1. Log into HostGator and click on the “Account” link in the top right corner of the screen.

2. On the “Account” page, click on the “Domains” link in the left column.

3. On the “Domains” page, click on the “Create Domain” button.

4. On the “Create Domain” page, enter your domain name in the “Domain Name” field.

5. Click on the “Create Domain” button to continue.

6. On the “Create Domain” page, review the “Domain Details” section.

7. If you want to use the same domain name for your website and your HostGator account, enter the same domain name in the “Primary Domain” field and click on the “Create” button.

8. If you want to use a different domain name for your website and your HostGator account, enter the new domain name in the “Primary Domain” field and click on the “Create” button.

9. In the “Hosting Plan” field, select the hosting plan that best suits your needs.

10. In the “Web Hosting” field, enter the hosting information for your website.

11. In the “Max Bandwidth” field, enter the maximum bandwidth (in megabytes per month) that you want your website to use.

12. In the “Cpanel” field, enter the hostname (or IP address) of the server where your website will be hosted.

13. In the “Email Address” field, enter the email address for your website.

14. In the “User Name” field, enter the username for the website.

15. In the “Password” field, enter the password for the website.

16. Click on the “Create” button to finish creating your website.

17. After your website has been created, click on the “Go to Website” button to go to the website.

18. If you want to change any of the information in the “Domain Details” section, click on the “Edit” button and make the changes that you need.

19. If you want to add a new domain name to your website, click on the “Add New Domain” button and enter the new domain name in the “Primary Domain” field.

20. If you want to add a new web host to your website, click on the “Add New Web Host” button and enter the web host information in the “Web Hosting” field.

21. Click on the “Go to Website” button to go to your website.

22. To change the username or password for your website, click on the “User Name” or “Password” link in the upper right corner of the “Website” page.

23. To delete your website, click on the “Delete Website” button in the “Website” page.

24. To change the hosting plan for your website, click on the “Hosting Plan” link in the “Website” page.

25. To change the bandwidth limits for your website, click on the “Max Bandwidth” link in the “Website” page.

26. To change the server where your website is hosted, click on the “Cpanel” link in the “Website” page.

27. To change the email address for your website, click on the “Email Address” link in the “Website” page.

28. To change the username for your website, click on the “User Name” link in the “Website” page.

29. To change the password for your website, click on the “Password” link in the “Website” page.

30. To return to the HostGator home page, click on the “Home” link in the top right corner of the “Website” page.

PRO TIP: If you are planning to create a website on HostGator, be aware that there are some risks involved. First of all, HostGator is a paid service, so you will need to provide your credit card information to sign up. Additionally, HostGator offers a variety of plans and features, so it is important to read the terms and conditions carefully before signing up. Finally, keep in mind that creating a website requires some technical skills and knowledge, so make sure you are prepared before starting.
Dale Leydon

Dale Leydon

Sysadmin turned Javascript developer. Owner of 20+ apps graveyard, and a couple of successful ones.