HostGator Web Hosting Help

Sort by

Help Content Tagged Domain - 50 results RSS


WHOIS Domain Privacy for domains registered with HostGator
Knowledgebase Article 9,485,252 views tags: domain privacy whois

A step by step guide to using your new HostGator hosting account.
Getting Started Article 4,597,294 views tags: MOJO domain email ftp password wordpress

Maintaining your domain registration and hosting services within the same account allows you to manage both services with only one login password, making it easier for you to stay on top of everything related to your website. This article explains the process to transfer your domain to [% provinfo.n
Knowledgebase Article 1,654,056 views tags: domain faq registration transfer transfers

How can I change the primary domain name on my account?
Knowledgebase Article 1,410,801 views tags: account change domain primary rename

How do I make a sub directory (or sub folder) act as the public_html for your main domain?
Knowledgebase Article 1,095,676 views tags: Drupal domain htaccess joomla wordpress

This article explains how to prepare your domain to be transferred from HostGator to a new registrar. You'll initiate the transfer itself with the gaining registrar, but there are a few things you can do to ensure the process goes smoothly.
Video "How-to" Tutorial 1,020,035 views tags: domain leave registration transfer uk

Transfer Domain Registration: When a domain registration is transferred to us, we must register the domain name for a minimum of one (1) year. We only accept registrations for the .com, .net, .org, .
Getting Started Article 887,305 views tags: domain hosting nameservers started transfer

How to modify name servers with bought domain through HostGator.
Knowledgebase Article 746,634 views tags: dns domain manager nameservers servers

Using WordPress with the Temporary URL
Knowledgebase Article 733,701 views tags: blog domain ip press resolve resolving staging temp temporary url word wordpress wrong

Getting Started Wizard How to obtain a Transfer Authorization ( EPP ) Code If you want to transfer your .com, .net, .biz, .us, .org or .info domain, you will need to contact your current registrar an
Getting Started Article 691,568 views tags: authorization code domain domains epp top

Frequently Asked Questions about Managing your Domain Names
Knowledgebase Article 634,723 views tags: domain privacy redemption whois

Redirects allow you to make a specific web page redirect to another page and display the contents of that page. Learn how to setup a Permanent (301 or Termporary (302) redirects.
Video "How-to" Tutorial 598,650 views tags: cpanel cpanelutilities domain forward redirect

To view your stats, scroll down to the Logs section of the cPanel Here are different programs that can be used to view your stats. We most recommend awstats When you select your stats program, you ma
Getting Started Article 574,983 views tags: awstats domain select stats view

This article explains how to select and register a domain name.
Knowledgebase Article 554,659 views tags: domain register registration sld tld

What is an Addon domain?
Knowledgebase Article 530,311 views tags: addon domain

This article explains what happens after a domain expires and how domain registration can be renewed.
Knowledgebase Article 527,697 views tags: domain expired redemption registration renewal renewing

Per ICANN, your contact information is included on the domain's record in the WHOIS database required information includes your full name, postal address, email address, and voice telephone number
Knowledgebase Article 520,650 views tags: domain verification whois

Can I make subdomains for my addon domains on the account?
Knowledgebase Article 519,571 views tags: add addon dns domain park subdomain

Can I have multiple domains pointing to my site or to a directory on my site?
Knowledgebase Article 515,960 views tags: domain domains

What is Domain Name Pricing Structure?
Knowledgebase Article 498,516 views tags: domain price pricing

In December 2016, ICANN implemented a few amendments to their <a href="https://www.icann.org/resources/pages/registrars/transfers-en">Transfer Policy</a>. In addition to regulating inter-registrar transfers for general top-level domains (gTLDs), the updated policy sets new requirements for domain tr
Knowledgebase Article 462,764 views tags: domain ownership transfer

How do I FTP to my addon domains and subdomains without interfering with my main account.
Knowledgebase Article 456,722 views tags: addon domain ftp

Once I Register a Domain, How Long Does it Take to Become Active?
Knowledgebase Article 456,229 views tags: dns domain register

What is the difference between parked domains and addon domains?
Knowledgebase Article 447,535 views tags: add addon domain park parked

What is the difference between a domain and web hosting?
Knowledgebase Article 445,103 views tags: domain hosting

How can I host only a subdomain on my hosting service provided by HostGator?
Knowledgebase Article 424,703 views tags: domain host subdomain

How do I stop people from being able to use the addon domain as a subdomain of the primary domain?
Knowledgebase Article 419,062 views tags: addon domain htaccess

I need an EPP authorization code to transfer my domain to another registrar.
Knowledgebase Article 417,485 views tags: auth authorization code domain epp transfer

This article will explain how to un-assign a domain name from your account.
Knowledgebase Article 413,469 views tags: delete domain domains park parked remove unassign unpark

What are parked domains?
Knowledgebase Article 410,579 views tags: domain parked

As the registrar, we will assist in the following domain dispute, providing the specific criteria is met. The domain has been moved without the domain owner's consent by means of the password or EPP c
Knowledgebase Article 374,233 views tags: dispute domain epp icann moved owners ownership permission policy proof

I am trying to transfer a domain(s) from my current registrar to hostgator_sg. When I fill out the transfer form I cannot get beyond step 2/4. There does not seem to be any "submit" or "next"
Knowledgebase Article 367,349 views tags: addon auth code domain domains epp registration transfer

I would like to view the statistics for my website.
Knowledgebase Article 360,315 views tags: addon domain enable hits set setup statistics stats subdomain visitors web

Clients in China are unable to view my website. My website's content doesn't contain any objectionable material.

I do not want to see addon.maindomain.com. How do I do that?
Knowledgebase Article 335,506 views tags: accessible addon directory domain folders hidden htaccess inaccessible primary secondary

How can I adjust the php settings specifically for an Addon Domain?
Knowledgebase Article 329,916 views tags: domain php

I have setup a pointed/addon domain, where should I upload the files for this domain?
Knowledgebase Article 328,832 views tags: addon domain pointed

I tried to assign a domain through the Domain Manager, but it does not allow me to. What is wrong?
Knowledgebase Article 327,399 views tags: addon domain park parked

How can I manage my domains if I no longer have a hosting account?
Knowledgebase Article 326,642 views tags: domain

You need two things to have a successful website and professional email: a domain registration and a hosting account.
Knowledgebase Article 315,238 views tags: dns domain domains nameservers servers

Do you support wildcard subdomains or wildcard DNS entries?
Knowledgebase Article 314,001 views tags: dns domain subdomain wildcard zone

The WHOIS database shows my personal information for my .us domain names. How do I get privacy for the .us domain?
Knowledgebase Article 309,213 views tags: change domain extension privacy private whois

How to update contact details for WHOIS database
Knowledgebase Article 258,383 views tags: Contact domain icann whois

How to change the name of your WordPress site without WP Tools
Knowledgebase Article 245,796 views tags: change domain update wordpress

There are multiple reasons why a domain transfer may fail. This article explains several reasons why your transfer may be unsuccessful and what you can do to fix it.
Knowledgebase Article 242,330 views tags: domain transfer

I have already parked the domain, but it does not seem to be functioning, what is wrong?
Knowledgebase Article 239,931 views tags: domain park parked

Why does my Domain name show it will expire in only 1 year even though I paid for a three year account?
Knowledgebase Article 225,275 views tags: coupon domain

What is required to modify Domain Privacy for a .UK domain.
Knowledgebase Article 205,982 views tags: domain privacy

This article offers suggestions for selecting a domain name that is effective and memorable.
Knowledgebase Article 204,570 views tags: domain

What to expect when your domain enters redemption
Knowledgebase Article 188,836 views tags: domain redemption renewal