Are you looking to delete your WordPress website from Hostinger? Maybe you no longer need the site, or you want to start fresh with a new one. Whatever the reason may be, deleting a WordPress website from Hostinger is a straightforward process that can be done quickly and easily. In this guide, we will walk you through the steps to delete your WordPress website from Hostinger, ensuring that you can do so without any hassle.
Before we begin, it’s essential to note that deleting your website will permanently remove all its content, including posts, pages, media files, and any other data associated with it. Therefore, make sure to back up any important information before proceeding with the deletion process.
Step 1: Accessing Your Hostinger Account
To delete your WordPress website from Hostinger, you will need to log in to your Hostinger account. Once you are logged in, navigate to the “Hosting” section and select the website you wish to delete.
Step 2: Accessing the Control Panel
After selecting the website you want to delete, click on the “Manage” button to access the control panel for that website. The control panel is where you can manage all aspects of your website, including files, databases, and settings.
Step 3: Backing Up Your Website (Optional but Recommended)
Before deleting your website, it’s a good idea to back up any important data that you want to keep. You can use a plugin like UpdraftPlus or BackupBuddy to create a backup of your WordPress website. This way, you can restore your website in the future if needed.
Step 4: Deleting Your WordPress Website
To delete your WordPress website from Hostinger, you will need to access the File Manager in the control panel. Once in the File Manager, navigate to the directory where your website files are stored (usually public_html or www).
Select all the files and folders associated with your WordPress website, right-click, and choose the “Delete” option. Confirm the deletion when prompted. This will remove all the files and folders of your WordPress website from the server.
Step 5: Deleting the Database
In addition to deleting the files and folders, you will also need to delete the database associated with your WordPress website. To do this, go back to the control panel and access the “MySQL Databases” section.
Find the database that corresponds to your WordPress website and click on the “Delete” button. Confirm the deletion when prompted. This will remove the
