Are you looking to set up your own website but feeling overwhelmed by the technical aspects of hosting and domain setup? Don’t worry, I’ve got you covered! In this comprehensive tutorial, I’ll walk you through the process of setting up hosting and a domain, as well as installing WordPress using Hostinger’s h-panel. By the end of this guide, you’ll have your website up and running smoothly.
**What is Hosting and Domain?**
Before we dive into the setup process, let’s understand what hosting and domain are. Hosting is like renting space on the internet to store your website’s files and data. A domain is your website’s address that people type into their browsers to access your site. Think of hosting as the plot of land where you build your house (website), and the domain as the address of that house.
**Choosing a Hosting Provider**
There are many hosting providers available, but for this tutorial, we’ll be using Hostinger. Hostinger offers affordable hosting plans with excellent performance and customer support. Head over to Hostinger’s website and choose a hosting plan that suits your needs. Once you’ve selected a plan, follow the steps to create an account and purchase the hosting package.
**Registering a Domain**
When setting up your hosting with Hostinger, you’ll have the option to register a new domain or use an existing one. If you’re registering a new domain, simply enter the desired domain name and follow the prompts to complete the registration process. If you already have a domain, you can easily connect it to your Hostinger hosting account.
**Accessing h-panel**
After purchasing your hosting plan and registering a domain, you’ll receive an email with login details to access Hostinger’s h-panel. The h-panel is Hostinger’s control panel where you can manage your hosting account, domains, emails, and more. Log in to the h-panel using the provided credentials.
**Setting up Hosting**
Once you’re logged into the h-panel, you’ll see various options to manage your hosting account. To set up your hosting, follow these steps:
1. **Add Domain**: If you registered a new domain, you’ll need to add it to your hosting account. Go to the ‘Domains’ section in the h-panel and click on ‘Add Domain.’ Enter your domain name and follow the instructions to link it to your hosting.
2. **Create Email Accounts**: In the ‘Emails’ section, you can create professional email accounts using your domain name
