How To Buy Domain Name From Hostgator | Hostgator Domain Name Registration Tutorial
Hey guys, Bryan with WP Cupid Blog and today I’m going to be showing you the steps on
how to buy domain name from Hostgator.
Purchasing a domain name with Hostgator is now easier than ever.
By the end of this video, you will know how to buy domain name from Hostgator.
This is an easy to follow Hostgator Domain Name Registration Tutorial.
I'll be providing you with a promo code where you can get your domain name for just $4.99
for the first year instead of paying the full price amount of $12.95 for the first year.
The promo code will also get you up to 60% off your Hostgator hosting purchase if you
are also getting Hostgator hosting.
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Let's get started with the steps on how to buy domain name in Hostgator hosting.
Step 1 is how to sign up for an account with Hostgator, step 2 is choosing a hosting package
if you are getting hosting with Hostgator, step 3 is registering and buying a domain
name from Hostgator, step 4 is providing you with a discount up to 60% off your Hostgator
domain name and web hosting purchase.
The awesome folks over at Hostgator have provided me with an exclusive Hostgator coupon consisting
of getting a domain name for just $4.99 for the first year instead of paying the full
price of $12.95 for the first year.
You will also get Hostgator hosting for up to 60% off.
I provided the link to Hostgator in the description along with the Hostgator coupon code for the
up to 60% off offer.
The promo code is CUPID60.
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I’ll receive a commission which helps support this channel and helps us put out WordPress
tutorial videos on a regular basis.
Feel free to click the Hostgator link in the description to walk through the steps with
me to buy a domain name from Hostgator.
Once you click the link you will see Hostgator's web hosting page like you see here.
Keep in mind Hostgator does change their landing page quite often so if it looks different
don't worry.
The remaining steps after this stay the same.
There are two ways to purchase your domain name from Hostgator.
The first way is to get hosting and your domain name at a discount with Hostgator.
The second way is to just purchase the domain name with Hostgator and pay full price for
the domain name.
I'm going to cover both ways.
First, lets cover if you are going to be buying a domain name along with Hostgator hosting.
You'll see the get started button on the Hostgator page.
Click the button.
You'll now be on the Hostgator plans page.
You will see three different plans you can choose from.
The Hatchling plan, the baby plan, and the business plan.
The plan I recommend going with is the Hatchling plan.
You can have one domain name with this plan.
You can always scale up to one of the other two plans if you need too.
If you have more than one website you will want to go with the baby plan as this includes
unlimited domains.
Go ahead and select the hosting plan you want by clicking the sign up now button.
You will now be on a page where you want to choose your domain name.
Type in the domain you would like to use along with the domain extension for example .com,
.net, .org, etc.
I recommend going with a .com if you can as this is the most common domain extension.
If you already have a domain name just click on the I already own this domain and put in
your domain name.
When you select your domain name to buy Hostgator will say if it is available or not.
If it's available it'll say available.
If it says unavailable it will say unavailable like you see here.
If your domain is unavailable trying adding the, a hyphen, or changing your domain extension.
You will see domain privacy being selected for your domain name purchase.
It's completely up to you whether you go with this addon or not.
Domain privacy protects your personal information.
It's very common without this selected telemarketers and spammers will call and email you quite
often.
If you go with domain privacy Hostgator's default contact information will show so you
won't have to worry about spammers.
Once you decide on that we want to choose our hosting plan.
Just make sure the package type is the correct plan you want.
Next you want to choose the billing cycle.
You can choose to pay monthly, every 3 months, 6 months, 12 months, 24 months, and 36 months.
You will see you will save the most money the farther out you purchase your Hostgator
hosting for.
I'm going to show you how to get hosting even cheaper than what is listed in just a second.
Next, you want to enter your username.
Pick anything you would like.
Next just enter your 4 digit pin.
Make sure to remember this as this is used when you need to talk to Hostgator support.
Next you want to enter your billing information.
Over on the right hand side you will see where you can put in your card information or you
can pay via a Paypal account.
After you input this infromation go to the next section where you can add additional
services if you would like too.
Next, you will see https SSL Certifcates.
This is a free Hostgator addon and it makes your site secure and all sites should have
an SSL Certificate.
You will see protect your site from hackers.
This addon monitors your site and lets you know if a hackers gets into your site and
places a virus or malware to your site.
Next, you will see get professional email from Google.
I'd unselect this as you get free email accounts with your Hostgator hosting.
Select this only if you'd prefer to do it via Google.
Next, you will see back up your hard work.
This will create a backup of your site.
This can come in handy if you make a mistake or something happens with your site you can
with a click of a button backup your site to a recent previous version.
Next, you will see improve your search rankings.
I'd recommend you unselect this as this just gives you insights into your site and rankings.
All of these add-ons are completely optional and up to you to get.
You can always upgrade to an addon at any time.
Next, you will be at the enter coupon code section.
You will see a Hostgator promo code automatically entered.
Keep this coupon code if you are purchasing your plan for 24 months or greater to get
maximum discount even with your Hostgator domain name purchase.
Replace the promo code that is there with CUPID60 to get the greater discount for monthly
plans up to paying for a 12-month term.
This will also bring your domain name purchase down to $4.99 for the first year instead of
the full price of $12.95.
Now, just scroll down and accept the terms and conditions and click the checkout now
button.
You will now be directed to a thank you page.
Hostgator will now email you your Hostgator receipt and your Hostgator CPanel login credentials.
Now let's go over buying a domain name from Hostgator without purchasing their hosting.
From the Hostgator home page you will see the domains tab at the top.
Click this.
You can now search for a domain name that you would like to have.
It'll let you know if it is available or not.
If it's available it will let you know.
If it's unavailable it will let you know.
Try adding a the, a hyphen or using a different domain extension if the domain you want is
unavailable.
You will see the domain privacy addon selected.
You can keep this selected or unselected.
It's completely up to you.
As mentioned earlier in the video the domain privacy protects your personal information
and protects you from spammers and telemarketers getting your information.
With domain privacy selected Hostgator will show its default contact information instead
of yours.
I highly recommend this addon.
Next, click the continue to checkout button over to the right.
You want to create a Hostgator account now or enter your current Hostgator login information.
Once your account is created or you login you want to enter your payment information.
Next, review your order summary and that is all.
And that is how to buy domain name from Hostgator.
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