> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.hostinger.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.hostinger.com/getting-started/overview.md).

# Overview

Hostinger is a managed web hosting platform that takes care of everything between your code and your visitors — domains, servers, runtimes, databases, certificates, and the control panel that ties it all together. You bring a website, an app, or just an idea; Hostinger handles provisioning, scaling, and day-to-day operations so you don't have to maintain infrastructure yourself.

It covers the full lifecycle of a site: register or connect a domain, spin up hosting, deploy your code (or install a CMS like WordPress), and keep it running with built-in SSL, backups, caching, and monitoring.

## What you can do

* **Host websites** — Static files, PHP, or WordPress on shared hosting. Each site gets its own domain, storage, and database.
* **Build with AI or drag-and-drop** — Hostinger Horizons builds websites and web apps from a described idea; the Website Builder offers beginner-friendly drag-and-drop editing.
* **Deploy Node.js apps** — Hostinger builds from source and keeps the process running. See [Node.js Hosting](/node.js/overview.md).
* **Auto-deploy from Git** — Connect GitHub; every push ships. See [Git](/websites/git.md) for static/PHP sites, or [GitHub](/node.js/github.md) under Node.js for apps that run a build.
* **Manage domains** — Register, point, and configure DNS in one place. See [Domains](/domains/overview.md).
* **Run WordPress** — One-click install, managed updates. See [WordPress](/wordpress/overview.md).

## Hosting plans

Plans differ by resource limits (CPU, RAM, storage, visits/month), number of websites, and included tooling. The broad families:

* **Web Hosting** — Premium, Business, and other shared plans for personal sites through small-business workloads.
* **Cloud Hosting** — Cloud Startup, Professional, and Enterprise. More powerful than shared Web Hosting plans and built to handle higher traffic volumes.
* **Agency Hosting** — multi-site management, staging environments, and cloning. See [Agency Hosting](/agency-hosting/overview.md).
* **VPS Hosting** — full-root Linux VMs for custom workloads.
* **WordPress Hosting** — the above, preconfigured for WordPress.

Check [hostinger.com/web-hosting](https://www.hostinger.com/web-hosting) for the current plan matrix and limits. Feature availability in this documentation assumes a web, cloud, or agency plan unless noted.

## Control panel (hPanel)

Everything lives at [hpanel.hostinger.com](https://hpanel.hostinger.com):

* Create and configure websites
* Manage domains and DNS
* Set up databases, FTP, SSH
* Configure PHP, cache, CDN, SSL
* View resource usage and logs

## Developer access

Automate with the [Public API](https://developers.hostinger.com/) — manage websites, deploy archives, trigger Node.js builds.

## FAQ

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<summary>What is Hostinger?</summary>

Hostinger is a managed web hosting platform covering the full lifecycle of a website: domain registration, hosting, deployment, SSL, backups, caching, and monitoring — all managed from the hPanel control panel.

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<summary>What kinds of websites can I host on Hostinger?</summary>

Static sites, PHP applications, WordPress sites, and Node.js apps. You can also build sites with Hostinger Horizons (AI) or the drag-and-drop Website Builder.

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<summary>How do I create my first website?</summary>

Add a website in hPanel, pick how to build it (WordPress, Website Builder, or upload your own files), and connect a domain. See [Creating Your First Website](/getting-started/creating-your-first-website.md).

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<summary>Do I need to buy a domain from Hostinger?</summary>

No. You can register a new domain with Hostinger, connect a domain registered elsewhere, or start on a free `*.hostingersite.com` subdomain. See [Connecting a Domain](/getting-started/connecting-a-domain.md).

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<summary>Which hosting plan should I choose?</summary>

Web Hosting suits personal and small-business sites, Cloud Hosting handles higher traffic, Agency Hosting adds multi-site management and cloning, and VPS gives you a full root-access Linux VM. See [hostinger.com/web-hosting](https://www.hostinger.com/web-hosting) for the current plan matrix.

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<summary>Is SSL included?</summary>

Yes. Every domain and subdomain hosted on Hostinger gets a free lifetime SSL certificate with automatic renewal.

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<summary>Can I deploy from GitHub?</summary>

Yes. Connect a GitHub repository and every push deploys automatically — both for static/PHP sites and for Node.js apps that run a build.

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## Next steps

* [Create your first website](/getting-started/creating-your-first-website.md)
* [Connect a domain](/getting-started/connecting-a-domain.md)

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*Last updated: July 27, 2026*