How to Sign Up for HostGator WordPress Hosting (2026 Guide)
What to check before buying a HostGator hosting plan, how term length affects the price and the refund, and what to do first after checkout.
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HostGator's checkout is short. The choices that change your bill are the plan, the term length, and the add-ons left in the cart, so this guide focuses on those.
Before you start: compare intro and renewal prices
As of October 2026, our plan data for HostGator shows:
| Plan | Intro price (36 months) | Renewal price | Websites | Storage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hatchling | $3.75/mo | $10.99/mo | 10 | 10 GB |
| Baby | $4.50/mo | $16.49/mo | 20 | 20 GB |
| Business | $6.25/mo | $21.99/mo | 50 | 50 GB |
| Pro | $13.95/mo | $29.69/mo | 100 | 100 GB |
The intro rate applies to the 36-month term. A 12-month term costs more ($59.40 for the year on Hatchling), and monthly billing costs more still. See the HostGator renewal price page for the five-year cost of each plan.
Step 1: Choose a plan
Open HostGator's hosting page and pick a plan. Hatchling already allows 10 websites, so most single-site owners do not need to start higher.
Step 2: Choose the term
Longer terms lower the monthly price, and the full term is charged upfront. The term also matters for refunds: HostGator's 30-day money-back guarantee excludes services on a monthly term.
Step 3: Choose a domain
Register a new domain or use one you already own. If your plan includes a free domain and you cancel within the first year, HostGator deducts the standard domain fee (plus tax) from any refund.
Step 4: Remove add-ons you do not need
Untick extras you have not decided on. Add-on services such as SiteLock are not covered by the money-back guarantee.
Step 5: Pay
Enter your account and payment details and complete the order. Note that packages paid by check, money order, or bank wire are not eligible for HostGator's refund.
Step 6: Set up WordPress
In the HostGator portal, open the Hosting tab and click ADD SITE. You can install WordPress fresh, or transfer an existing site with the free self-service tool covered in our HostGator migration guide.
What to check after you sign up
- Refund window: 30 days from purchase, for the first package only. Our HostGator cancellation guide covers the details.
- Renewal price: Your plan renews at the regular rate unless you cancel first.
Still comparing? See HostGator against Bluehost and Hostinger, or every plan on the HostGator price table.
Sources: How Do I Get the 30-day Money Back Refund? and WordPress Self-Service Migration Tool (HostGator Help).
