In this video, I'm going to be going over how to buy a free .com domain name from Hostgator
step by step from start to finish.
I'll also be providing you with an exclusive Hostgator promo code that Hostgator has provided
me with so you can save some money on your Hostgator web hosting purchase along with
getting your free domain name.
Let's get started with the Hostgator free .com domain name tutorial.
The first thing you want to do to get a free domain name from Hostgator is to click the
link in the description below so you can be taken to Hostgator and so you can take advantage
of the Hostgator discount plus get a free domain name.
I've included the promo code to enter at checkout with the link.
A little disclosure.
The link is an affiliate link, meaning I'll receive a commission from Hostgator at no
extra cost to you.
Plus you'll get an awesome Hostgator discount.
Once you click the link in the description below you'll be on the Hostgator home page.
Click the get started button.
I do want to note to get a free domain name from Hostgator you have to purchase a hosting
plan with Hostgator.
You'll now be on the Hostgator plans page.
You'll see three different plans you can choose from.
The Hatchling, Baby, and Business Plan.
You'll see the discounted amount being shown for the plans.
You'll be able to save even more than what is showing with our exclusive Hostgator promo
code.
The hatchling plan is a great plan if you are going to have one site or just starting
out.
If you are going to have multiple sites the baby plan is a good plan as it allows unlimited
websites.
The difference in the hatchling and baby plan is the baby plan comes with unlimited websites
and the hatchling plan you are limited to one site.
The business plan comes with unlimited sites like the baby plan and includes more features
like a free upgrade to a positive SSL, free dedicated IP, and the Hostgator add-on SEO
Tools.
Click the buy now button on the plan you want to select.
For this tutorial, I'm going to select the Hatchling plan.
You will now be on the choose a domain section.
You'll see you'll get a free domain name for annual plans.
If you go with a non-annual plan you'll get a domain discount by using our exclusive promo
code at checkout.
You can type in a domain name that you'd like for your site.
After you choose your domain scroll down and you'll see the domain privacy protection that
is selected if you chose a domain name.
You can select or unselect domain privacy.
Completely up to you.
I do recommend domain privacy as it'll keep your personal information private so that
spammers and telemarketers won't have access to your personal information and contact you
by phone and email with offers of their services.
When you register a domain name no matter what company you choose the domain goes into
the public whoisdirectory as domain names are regulated.
If you select domain privacy it'll show Hostgator's default contact information instead of yours.
Highly recommend domain privacy + protection.
Let's now add in our exclusive Hostgator promo code.
Scroll down to the enter a coupon code section.
Replace the promo code that is there with CUPID60.
Scroll back up to the billing cycle section.
You'll now see the new discounted rates showing.
You can choose to pay monthly, every 6 months, 12 months, or 36 months.
To get your free domain name you’ll want to go with the 12 or 36 month term.
Once you choose a hosting term to go with scroll down to the create your Hostgator account
section.
Enter an email address and password.
Next, scroll down to the enter billing info section.
Input your billing information.
You can also choose to pay with Paypal if you wish.
Next, scroll down to the add additional services section.
This is where you select any Hostgator add-on services that you want.
All of these add-ons are completely optional.
After you select any Hostgator add-ons you'll be at the enter a coupon code section.
If you haven't already replace the promo code that is there with cupid60 to take advantage
of our exclusive Hostgator discount.
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 billing and cPanel
login credentials so you can begin creating your site.
That is my Hostgator domain tutorial on how to buy a free .com domain name from Hostgator.
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