Step-by-Step: How to Register, Buy a Plan, and Claim Your Free Domain on Hostinger

Follow these precise steps to set up your digital workspace from scratch.

Step 1: Choose Your Website Builder Plan

1. Go to Hostinger

2. Click on Website Builder in the top navigation menu, or click the main "Claim Deal" button on the homepage.

3. You will see a few options. Look for the Premium Website Builder or Business Website Builder plan (The Premium plan is the most popular starting choice as it includes a free domain name, 24/7 support, and the full drag-and-drop AI builder).

4. Click the "Choose Plan" or "Add to Cart" button under your selected plan.

Step 2: Select Your Hosting Period

1. You will be redirected to the cart page where you need to choose your period (1 month, 12 months, 24 months, or 48 months).

> 💡 Pro-Tip for Readers: Choosing the 12-month plan or higher is the smartest move because Hostinger gives you the Domain Name for 100% Free for the first year. The month-to-month plan does not include a free domain.>

Step 3: Create Your Hostinger Account

1. Scroll down to the "Create Your Account" section on the same page.

2. Enter your primary email address, or choose the one-click signup using your Google or Facebook account to make logging in quick and easy.

Step 4: Select Payment Method & Complete Purchase

1. Scroll down to the "Select Payment" section.

2. Choose your preferred payment gateway. For readers in India, Hostinger offers incredibly seamless local options:

* UPI (GPay, PhonePe, Paytm)

* Net Banking

* Credit / Debit Cards

3. Fill in your billing address details if prompted, click "Submit Secure Payment," and complete your checkout via your phone or card interface.

Step 5: The Setup Wizard & Claiming Your Free Domain

1. Once your payment goes through, you will instantly land inside the Hostinger hPanel (Dashboard) with a welcoming setup wizard. Click "Start Now."

2. The wizard will ask who you are creating the website for. Select "Myself" and choose "Create a new website."

3. When asked for your platform, select "Hostinger Builder with AI."

4. Claim Your Free Domain: The system will display a prompt: "Claim a Free Domain." Click "Select," type your desired website name (e.g., yourbrandname.com), choose your extension (like .com or .in), and click "Search." If it's available, click "Continue" to instantly lock it down and link it to your plan for free!

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