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How to register a domain for free

Claiming the free domain included in eligible hosting plans at Hostinger

Updated over 2 months ago

When you sign up for a Web Premium, Web Business, or cloud hosting plan with a 12-month or longer term, you can register a domain for free! 🎁 This includes a one-year registration from a list of eligible top-level domains (TLDs), so you can get your website online with a personalized name right away.

Once you’ve selected an eligible hosting plan, the free domain will automatically be added to your cart:

The free domain name included in the cart while purchasing an eligible hosting plan

After that, you can you will be able to find it on your hPanel.

How to claim your free domain

There are a few alternative ways you can start the process of registering your free domain:

  • During hosting plan setup – When prompted to enter your desired domain name, eligible free domain options will appear in a drop-down list. Select your preferred option and continue with the setup:

    If the domain extension you want isn't available for free registration, you can find it available for purchase by scrolling further down on the list.

  • From the Home page of hPanel – In the Account Actions section, locate the Claim Domain button:


    If there are any outstanding payments on your account, they will be displayed by default in this section. To locate the free domain, click on the Account Actions tab:

  • If you already own a domain, the option to claim a free domain will also be available on the Domain Portfolio page – click on Add New Domain, and select Claim your free domain:

Search for domain name

When using the Home or Domains method, you will be prompted to enter a domain name and select a domain extension (TLD) from the dropdown list:

Click on Check Availability – If the domain is already taken, you can either select another name with the same extension, or try the same name changing the domain extension.

In case the domain extension you want isn't available for free registration, you can purchase it separately and use your free domain for another name.

For available domains, the date and price for domain renewal will be displayed - click on Claim domain to proceed with the registration.

Register your domain name

After selecting your desired name, you’ll need to complete the registration process by providing contact details for the domain owner. This could be you or someone else you are purchasing the domain for. Make sure that the information is accurate and valid.

Once registered, the activation process will take a few moments. The domain will be ready for use within a few hours once it is propagated. It's important to verify your domain as well.

The free domain will be active for one year. To keep it beyond this period, you must renew it at the standard rate before it expires.

If you need more domains, check out our selection of cheap domain names💡

NOTES

  • Web Single plans of any duration, monthly plans, cPanel and VPS plans, hosting upgrades, and renewals do not include a free domain.

  • The free domain must be claimed within 12 months of the eligible purchase; otherwise, the offer will expire.

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