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Domains

ICANN Domain Verification Regulation

ICANN (Internet Corporation for Assigned Name and Numbers) requires domain owners to confirm their W...

Domain is suspended for ICANN domain verification

"Please be advised that as of the 1st January 2014 it has now become a mandatory requirement from t...

EPP code and all about it

The domain authorization code (also it can be referred to as an Auth Code or an EPP Code) is a secre...

How to get EPP code from HostGator?

You can get EPP code at HostGator either by calling them or simply following these steps: 1. Login ...

How to get EPP code from BlueHost?

You can get EPP code at BlueHost either by contacting them or simply following these steps: 1. Logi...

How to get EPP code from GoDaddy?

You can get EPP code at GoDaddy either by calling them or simply following these steps: 1. Login to...

Can I link my domain to Shopify?

If you already have a domain, then there are three steps you need to take when you connect your doma...

Is wildcard SSL supported?

We do not support wildcard SSL at the moment....

Can I host domains with special symbols here?

We do not support domains with special characters (such as "_" or "%"). You can host an internation...

Is multi-domain SSL supported?

Multi-domain SSL is currently not supported on our system....

Do you support SSL?

We do support SSL on all of our shared hosting packages and VPS! ...

Could you provide me with a domain checker script?

We do not provide domain checkers scripts, however, if you want to find out if your domain is availa...

Can you register domain for me?

Registering a domain name is quite easy. You can choose us to register a domain for you! To registe...

.hu TLD registry requirements

The .hu TLD registry has special requirements for domains before nameservers can be changed. Please ...

How much does it cost to register a new domain?

Domain prices vary and it depends on what domain name you would like to use, currently, cheapest dom...

What are the differences between subdomain, parked domain and addon domain?

Subdomain * Let's say your domain is mysite.com. * You install a Message Board and put in in a dire...

Do you provide domain masking?

Domain masking is currently not provided here at Hostinger....

Can you renew my domain registered with other registrar when it will expire?

If your domain is currently registered with another registrar, we will not be able to renew it for y...

How soon until my domain is activated?

So you've just ordered a Domain Name registration, verified your Contact Information, you are probab...

Can I buy domain only?

You may purchase a single domain from Hostinger and use it just fine! New domains can be registered...

How to enable domain privacy?

You can hide WHOIS details by simply enabling Domain Privacy. It can be enabled from your Hostinger ...

Do you support IDN domains?

Yes! Hostinger supports internationalized domain names (IDN). We can host and register International...

If I buy a domain name from Hostinger, will it be registered in my own name?

Of course! You will be the full owner of your domain name once it is registered through us! You can ...

Where can I check status of domain transfer?

To check what is current domain name transfer status please click on "Domains" menu from the top of ...

What IP should I enter in cloudflare configuration?

You can find what namesevers (IPs) you should use in Cloudflare by going to your Control Panel -> De...

How can I check my current DNS settings for domain name?

To find out all of your current DNS settings for your Domain name, try using this tool:http://www.in...

Domain does not work with "www"

If you can access your website using your Domain without "www." (example.com) but with "www." it won...

Can I change a domain that I just purchased?

If you've purchased the wrong Domain name by mistake or you've changed your mind, and if your domain...

How to transfer my free sudomain to another registrar?

Subdomains cannot be transferred to other companies or registrars, only full Domains names. Unfortun...

My domain name is registered with another provider. Can I host it here?

Sure! As long as you can point your domain name to our servers, you can use the domain you've regist...

How can I get a free domain registration?

Hostinger's Business and Premium packages include a Free Domain name registration if you choose the ...

How can I setup a redirect?

You can easily redirect your visitors from one page to another with the help of the Redirects featur...

How can I park a domain?

Parked Domains will display the same exact content (the same website) as your main account's domain....

How can I create a subdomain?

Subdomains allow you to manage parts of your website very easily and make your link look great at th...

I've just registered my Domain. When will it be available?

So you've just ordered a Domain Name registration, verified your Contact Information, you are probab...

Difference between domains and subdomains

Domain names are mainly used as names for websites. In short, instead of having to type each website...

How can I delete a Domain Name?

Domain Names cannot be removed/deleted. Once a Domain is registered it remains active until it's exp...

What are child nameservers?

Child Nameservers are your own named private nameservers. These private or child nameservers can be ...

When is my Domain Transfer going to be complete?

Domain Transfers usually takes from 7 to 14 days to complete, depending on previous Registrar and ex...

Can I move a domain to another account at Hostinger?

Yes, it is totally possible to move a domain which currently lies on your account to another account...

I bought a Premium/Business hosting, how can I get my free domain?

If you've chosen to purchase our Premium or Business package and You've decided you want to go for t...

My private information is shown online on my Domains WHOIS, how can I hide it?

If you have a Domain name registration, your information is shown online via public WHOIS listings. ...

Can I change my domain?

It's not possible to rename an existing hosting account on Hostinger. However, there are few solutio...

What is a parked domain for?

Usually, Parked Domains are used to have more than one Domain Name for the same website. In other wo...

How to request EPP/Auth code for domain transfers?

If you wish to transfer your domain to another company from Hostinger, the new registrar may ask for...