After purchasing a new domain, it will be listed on your Hostinger account's home page with a Pending Setup status. While your domain is in this pending state, it's important to complete the registration process in a timely manner to prevent others from purchasing and registering it:
Step 1 - Register Your Domain
Click on the Setup button next to your domain order and complete the domain registration by entering the domain's contact details.
To ensure a seamless registration process and to avoid any activation issues, please use accurate and valid contact information 💡
After registering your domain, allow up to 4 hours for the activation process to complete, as the DNS records need some time to update.
What to Do if Your Domain Remains Inactive
In some cases, it can take up to 24 hours for domain activation and propagation to complete. If the domain is still inactive beyond that time, consider the following steps:
Clear the DNS cache to get the most up-to-date DNS records for your domain
Verify that the domain's contact details are correct, and make any changes as needed
Confirm that the domain name meets all the registration requirements
While awaiting activation, you have the option to:
Add the domain to your hosting plan or park it
Start building your website using the preview domain to check the progress
Step 2 - Verify Your Domain
An email from @hostingerdomains.com will also be sent to the registered domain address for verification. This message is legitimate - click on the provided link to complete this process.
That's it! Upon successful registration and verification, you can continue using your domain on Hostinger or, if necessary, point it to an external hosting provider.