How to Sign Up for HostPapa WordPress Hosting (2026 Guide)
How to choose a HostPapa WordPress plan, why the advertised price needs a 3-year term, the free domain fee if you cancel, and what to do after checkout.
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HostPapa sells four WordPress hosting plans (WP Essentials, WP Growth, WP Premium, WP Elite) plus a fully managed WP Managed plan. The advertised prices need a multi-year term and renew at HostPapa's regular rate.
Before you start: compare the plans
As of October 2026, HostPapa's WordPress hosting page lists:
| Plan | Intro price | Term for that price | WordPress sites | NVMe storage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WP Essentials | $2.95/mo | 3 years | 1 | 25 GB |
| WP Growth | $5.95/mo | 3 years | 5 | 100 GB |
| WP Premium | $6.95/mo | 3 years | Unlimited | 200 GB |
| WP Elite | $9.95/mo | 3 years | Unlimited | Unmetered |
| WP Managed | $14.95/mo | 2 years | 1 (managed) | 30 GB |
The plan cards do not show the regular rate. See the HostPapa renewal price page for what each plan renews at and the five-year cost.
Step 1: Choose a plan and term
Click Buy Now under the plan you want and pick the term; the prices above only apply to the term shown. Extras such as the free backup trial also depend on the term: WP Essentials gets 12 months of backups free on a 24- or 36-month term, but only 3 months on a 1- or 12-month term.
Step 2: Decide on the domain
Select domain extensions are free for the first year. If you cancel your hosting in the first term, HostPapa charges a non-refundable domain fee, deducted from any refund at the domain's then-current rate.
Step 3: Pay and log in to your dashboard
Complete checkout. Your HostPapa dashboard is where you manage services, open support tickets, and request cancellations. Keep the welcome email; the free migration window starts from it.
Step 4: Add your site
Install WordPress with WP Toolkit, or ask HostPapa to move an existing site for free within 30 days of your welcome email. See our HostPapa migration guide.
What to check after you sign up
- Refund window: 30 days from your first hosting purchase, first-time accounts only. See our HostPapa cancellation guide.
- Renewal notice: HostPapa emails you at least 15 days before renewal.
Still comparing? See HostPapa against Bluehost, or every plan on the HostPapa price table.
Sources: HostPapa WordPress Hosting and Refund and Cancellation Policy (HostPapa).
