Learn how to easily manage all domain-related tasks in Hostinger Horizons, from connecting and creating subdomains to changing domains and setting up redirects.
Table of Contents
Connecting a domain using Hostinger Horizons
Managing subdomains using Hostinger Horizons
Changing your domain name using Hostinger Horizons
Setting up redirections using Hostinger Horizons
What to do if your website is offline
Connecting a domain using Hostinger Horizons
Connecting a domain to your website in Hostinger Horizons is simple and quick. Just follow these steps:
Inside your hPanel, navigate to your Websites list dashboard.
Click on Change domain for the specific web application that you wish to connect to your domain.
Follow the next steps on the hPanel.
For detailed steps on how to connect your domain, check out this guide on connecting a domain.
Managing subdomains using Hostinger Horizons
Creating subdomains
If your root domain is already connected to Hostinger Horizons, you should create a subdomain (subdomain.domain.tld) directly in your domain's DNS zone. For that, you can follow these steps:
Go to your domain's DNS zone and create an A record:
DNS record type: A
Name: your subdomain's name; e.g., for shop.domain.tld, you need to input shop
Points to: the IP address
TTL: the preferred or the default value
Finally, click on Add Record. The DNS propagation will start, and once it's over, your subdomain will start working.
Once you create the subdomain, you can add it as a website this way: How to Add a Website 💡
Connecting subdomains
Connecting subdomains to your website in Hostinger Horizons is just as easy. Here’s what you need to do:
Navigate to the Websites list section on the left sidebar.
Click on Change domain for the specific web application that you wish to connect to your subdomain.
Follow the next steps on the hPanel and add your subdomain name.
For detailed steps on how to connect your subdomain, check out this guide on connecting a subdomain.
You can also connect your domain or subdomain inside Horizons editor. For that, follow these steps:
Click on the Publish button to prepare your website for going live:
Once your website is ready to publish, you'll see an option to Connect Domain. Click on the Get Domain button:
This will redirect you to the next screen where you’ll be able to enter the domain or subdomain you want to use. Enter the name and follow the next steps inside hPanel.
Changing your domain name using Hostinger Horizons
Changing your domain is easy, you just need to do the following:
Inside your hPanel, navigate to your Websites list dashboard.
Click on Change domain for the specific web application that you wish to connect to your domain.
Enter the new domain you’d like to use and follow the instructions.
Important Notes: Changing your domain will reset your email plan, and all email data related to the old domain will be lost. Be sure to back up important data before making any changes. If there are any subdomains under the domain that's being changed, they'll also have to be updated manually.
Setting up redirections using Hostinger Horizons
Currently, Hostinger Horizons doesn’t have a built-in feature for domain redirection. However, you can easily set up a domain redirect from the domain menu in your hPanel dashboard. Here's how:
Go to the Domains section of your panel and select your domain. On the domain overview page, scroll down and select Forward Domain:
There, you will be able to create a redirect by filling in the following:
Protocol — HTTP or HTTPS. The recommended option is HTTPS
Website URL — enter the destination to where your domain will redirect; it can be a domain, subdomain, or URL
Advanced options — here, you can choose to create a temporary or permanent redirect:
Once everything is ready, click on Create. As soon as it is created, the redirect will appear at the bottom of the page, where you will also be able to remove it if needed:
For more tips, you can check this guide on how to redirect a domain without a hosting plan.
What to do if your website is offline
If your website is offline, there are a few things you should check to resolve the issue:
Check if your website is published: In Hostinger Horizons, websites need to be published before they can go live. To ensure your website is published correctly, follow these steps:
Go to your Website dashboard.
Verify that your site is published by following this guide on publishing your app.
Verify DNS settings: Your domain’s DNS settings need to be properly configured to point to your Hostinger server. Ensure the DNS records are set up correctly by following this guide on setting up DNS.
By following these simple steps, you can easily manage your domain-related tasks in Hostinger Horizons. Whether you need to connect a domain, change your website’s domain, set up a redirect, or resolve any website offline issues, these guides should provide you with all the information you need.