Hostinger Tutorial / WordPress Hosting
This page is a buying, installation, and setup tutorial specifically for beginners who have chosen or are close to choosing Hostinger. If you are still hesitating between Hostinger, SiteGround, ChemiCloud, or VPS, we recommend reading the WordPress hosting comparison first.
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Hostinger is better for beginners who want to start WordPress at a lower cost, prefer a more Chinese-friendly interface, and smoother payment. For formal projects, still pay attention to resource limits, backups, renewal fees, and future migration.
It is recommended to open the Hostinger official website in a new window, and while following the process in this article, confirm the introductory price, renewal price, payment method, data center, and refund policy.
If you are still hesitating among several WordPress hosts, you can first checkWordPress Hosting Recommendations; if you already lean towards Hostinger, continue with the purchase and installation steps below.
| Type | Suitable for Hostinger | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| Personal Blog / Learning Site | Suitable | Low price threshold, and the backend is more suitable for beginners than traditional virtual hosting. |
| Small Business Website | Suitable | If traffic and functionality are not complex, Hostinger can be a low-cost starting solution. |
| Foreign Trade Display Site | Considerable | Suitable for foreign trade beginners with limited budget, but pay attention to server location, image optimization, backups, and inquiry stability. |
| Important Business Site | Cautious | Don't just look at low prices; for formal projects, evaluate resources, backups, customer support response, and renewal fees. |
| Want Full Control of Server | Not Suitable | Hostinger hosting is not a VPS; the degree of freedom and underlying control are different. |
If you are still hesitating between Hostinger, SiteGround, ChemiCloud, or VPS, go back to the hosting recommendation page.
Hassle-Free RouteSiteGround is more suitable for users who value backend experience, support, and stability for formal projects.
Freedom RouteVPS offers more freedom, but you need to handle the panel, environment, security, backups, and performance yourself.
Don't just look at the first-year promotional price. Hostinger is more about low entry barriers and Chinese-friendliness, while SiteGround is more about hassle-free experience and formal project support.
| Comparison Item | Hostinger | SiteGround |
|---|---|---|
| Target Audience | Beginners who are budget-sensitive, prefer a Chinese interface, and want smoother payment | Beginners with a larger budget who value support and WordPress tool integration |
| Main Advantages | Low price threshold, more modern hPanel, more friendly Chinese support | Complete Site Tools, integrated WordPress tools, more hassle-free for formal projects |
| Notes Before Purchase | Low-cost plan resources, backups, renewals, and long-term purchase years | First-year discounts vs. renewal price differences, plan resources, and current promotions |
| Situations suitable for continuing to read | You have already decided on Hostinger and want to complete the purchase and installation | You have already decided on SiteGround and want to see the corresponding purchase and installation process |
The Hostinger official website promotions and backend interface often change. The following retains stable purchase logic. The specific prices and purchase process are subject to the actual online interface.
Open theHostinger Official WebsiteAfter that, choose a plan that suits you. Generally, the middle recommended plan offers the best value for money. The longer the purchase period, the lower the price. Select the plan and purchase period based on your actual situation.
After selecting a plan, you will enter the shopping cart page. On this page, you can choose a free domain or enter a coupon code. If you haven„t registered a domain yet, you can claim it. If you already have one, you don“t need the free one. The price difference for the free domain will be recovered in subsequent renewals, so it„s not a loss to skip it. You can enter the coupon code “COUPONSPAGE„.
Hostinger is relatively friendly to Chinese users, with common advantages such as a Chinese interface and localized payment experience. Payment methods, coupon codes, and taxes are subject to the checkout page. After payment, save your login email, order information, and renewal date.
After purchase, enter Hostinger hPanel. The guide may vary over time; the core goal is to create a new site, install WordPress, and bind a domain.
| Purchase Item | What You Need to Confirm | Why It Matters |
|---|---|---|
| promo code | If the page automatically shows a discount, confirm the discounted total; if a promo code is available, check if it can be stacked. | Avoid seeing only the advertised price and discovering different price, term, or discount conditions at checkout. |
| Payment Method | Hostinger supports Alipay; also check if credit/debit card, PayPal, UnionPay, etc. are currently available; WeChat Pay is not supported. | Different regions, currencies, and account statuses may show different payment methods; the checkout page is final. |
| Data Center Location | Common available regions include the US, Europe, Singapore, India, Indonesia, Brazil, etc., depending on the current plan and hPanel display. | Choose a data center closer to your target customers. |
| Renewal Price | Renewal is usually billed at the original price, subject to Hostinger's actual billing. | If you initially purchase a 4-year plan and the site is still running before expiration, decide whether to renew, switch accounts, or migrate to another provider. |
You can access Hostinger via the affiliate link on this site; I may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. Before purchasing, refer to the official website for current prices, renewal, and refund policies.
After successful payment, log in to the Hostinger dashboard and follow the hPanel guide to create a website and install WordPress. Hostinger may adjust the interface from time to time. If the button text changes, just follow the logic of „Create Website, Select WordPress, Set Up Admin, Bind Domain“.
After payment, the service will be activated. Log in to the Hostinger dashboard to see the purchased hosting plan. Since Hostinger may update its interface, the screen you see may differ slightly from the screenshot. Follow the same logic and click Setup to start configuration.
If the guide asks "Who is this website for?", just skip it. This question does not affect WordPress installation.
Select to create a new website. If you are migrating from another server, you can choose to migrate the site, but automatic migration may not be stable. For a production site, it is recommended to back up first.
Choose WordPress as the website program. For general display sites, blogs, and foreign trade independent websites, you can start with WordPress.
Fill in the email and password for the website admin. The email should be able to receive emails long-term, and the password should not be too simple. The subsequent login address is usually the domain name followed by /wp-admin/.
Do not choose to use AI website builder. AI is not yet that versatile. It is recommended to select "website and themes" to install a standard WordPress site first.
Select "use a theme instead" in the bottom right corner. Themes can be changed later in the WordPress dashboard, so don't spend too much time on this during installation.
Choose the first default theme. After WordPress installation is complete, you can re-plan the theme, pages, and content structure based on the site's purpose.
Do not select any recommended plugins during the installation process. Keep the new site clean first, and install plugins as needed after WordPress is accessible.
Enter the domain you have already registered. If you haven't registered one yet, you can first checkDomain Registration Tutorial, or register directly with Hostinger or claim a free domain from the plan.
If you enter a domain that has already been registered, Hostinger may prompt that the domain is registered. Simply click Confirm to continue.
When selecting a server location, generally choose a region closer to your target customers. For foreign trade websites, consider the main customer market; for Chinese user-oriented websites, also consider access speed and ICP filing boundaries.
After submission, wait for the system to install WordPress. Once installation is complete, enter hPanel or the WordPress admin dashboard to continue with domain resolution, SSL, and basic settings.
After WordPress installation, you need to ensure the domain correctly points to the website and enable HTTPS. Beginners can follow Hostinger's guidance to modify Nameservers first; for basics on domain, DNS, and renewal, you can first checkEnglish Domain Registration and Resolution Guide。
After installing WordPress, you need to set up domain resolution so that others can access your website via the domain. In the Hostinger admin panel, select Websites at the top, then click Dashboard next to the website list.
At the top of the Dashboard interface, if there is a red prompt message, click Check guide to view domain resolution help.
This help usually instructs you to change the domain DNS directly to Hostinger's Nameservers. For beginners, changing DNS servers only needs to be done once; subsequent resolution will be handled by Hostinger, which is more convenient.
Hostinger supports one-click SSL certificate installation, but it requires domain resolution to take effect first. If you purchased a paid SSL certificate, you can also manually upload and install the certificate.
After clicking Setup, select Activate SSL in the pop-up interface. The button text in the admin panel may change over time, but the logic is always to enable SSL for the current website.
After successfully activating the SSL certificate, go back to the WordPress menu and enable the HTTPS redirect function so that HTTP automatically redirects to HTTPS.
Reopen the website and confirm it is accessed via HTTPS. Then go to the WordPress backend, and in General Settings, confirm that the site address starts with https.
If you want to resolve using an A record, the record value is usually the Website IP Address in the Hostinger product details. If you cannot find the IP, follow Hostinger's resolution wizard or contact support for confirmation.
After SSL takes effect, reopen the website to confirm it is accessed via HTTPS, then go to the WordPress backend and set the site address to start with https. At this point, you have completed the basic process of purchasing hosting on Hostinger, installing WordPress, resolving the domain, and enabling SSL.
Being able to open the website does not mean it is ready for official launch. First check these basics, then continue with page decoration, content writing, and SEO; for foreign trade sites, continue readingForeign Trade Independent Website Planning, and proceed after launchGoogle SEO。
Save the admin email and password, and confirm that you can log in to the backend normally under HTTPS.
Before installing themes, plugins, and page builders, know where to back up and restore.
For low-cost plans, avoid stacking too many plugins, animations, and large images.
Do not randomly apply templates after installing WordPress. First determine the website goals, columns, and conversion paths.
These questions mainly come from WordPress beginners who are purchasing and using Hostinger for the first time.
It is suitable for beginners who are budget-sensitive and prefer a Chinese interface and low barrier to entry. However, for formal business sites, you still need to consider resources, backups, renewal, customer support, and migration capabilities as the site grows.
There is no absolute better. Hostinger is more budget-friendly and Chinese-friendly, while SiteGround is more worry-free and suitable for formal projects. The choice depends on budget, maintenance capability, and project importance.
Yes. hPanel usually provides a WordPress installation wizard. Follow the process to create a site, set up an admin account, bind a domain, and enable SSL.
It can be used for foreign trade display sites and small business sites. For foreign trade sites, you also need to consider the target customer location, image optimization, inquiry forms, email, SEO, and ongoing maintenance.
Long-term plans usually have a lower monthly average price but require a larger one-time payment. Before purchasing, determine whether you will continue to maintain the site, and confirm the renewal price and refund policy.
Hostinger supports Alipay but not WeChat Pay. Payment methods may still be affected by region, currency, account, and promotions. Before purchasing, check the actual display on the Hostinger checkout page; if Alipay is unavailable, you can try credit/debit card, PayPal, UnionPay, etc.
The renewal price is based on the actual bill and is usually the original price. However, if you initially purchased a 4-year plan and the site is still running before expiration, you can register a new account or switch to another provider, so don't worry too much about the renewal price. In reality, most websites shut down within 4 years, so there's often no need to stress about renewal prices after 4 years.
Hostinger is relatively friendly to Chinese users, with a Chinese interface and help resources, but the specific support language and response experience may vary. Public reviews indicate that Hostinger mainly provides 24/7 online chat, email, or ticket support, with no phone support. For important issues, it is recommended to keep English screenshots, order numbers, and error messages.
It is recommended to follow the tutorial first. If you encounter issues with plan selection, hPanel installation, domain resolution, SSL, backend login, or page planning, contact me to determine if one-time assistance or website building coaching is suitable.
Naiba, I'm planning to start cross-border e-commerce. Besides the WordPress plan, Hostinger also has a WooCommerce plan. Is it worth buying? Or should I install WordPress first and then find and install WooCommerce myself?
It's just a difference of a plugin.
If I initially bought a 4-year Hostinger plan and want to upgrade the plan midway, how is it calculated?
Contact customer service to pay the price difference
I'm just starting an independent website and don't know if I'll sell a lot later. Is using the Starter server enough?
For e-commerce, don't buy a server that's too cheap.
SiteGround prices have been updated, your information is outdated!
Thanks for the reminder.
After the website is built, can the [Hostinger] plugin in the backend plugins be deleted? Will deleting it have any impact on the website or the products purchased on Hostinger? Thank you.
It can be deleted, no impact.