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Shared Hosting - Getting Started

  • Table of Contents
  • Get Online
  • Setup
  • Setup Domains
  • Setup Email
  • Customer Portal
  • More Features
  • Special Offers

Welcome to HostGator! Congratulations on signing up for a Shared hosting account. Getting started can be intimidating, so we have built a database of guides and tools (such as Weebly site builder) to make this as simple as possible. A website that meets your needs takes time, effort, and knowledge. Your time is valuable; for a professional site without the guides and effort, HostGator offers design services to do all of this for you:

  • HostGator Web Design Services

We'll build a site for you that's easy to maintain and takes care of all the details to get started. This series of guides will help both beginners and experts get started with getting a website online: Get Your Website Running Start here for tools to make your first website, transfer an existing site, resources for building a good intermediate website, or server specifications for advanced users. Manage Your Domains This guide provides information for managing your domains and using it to display the website on your server. Setup Your HostGator This guide provides all the information you need to get started using email, either through Google apps or right from your own server using webmail. Explore Your Customer Portal Here, you'll find a collection of billing resources and a support system that allows you to manage everything related to your HostGator account. Site Security, Ecommerce, and More Check here for information on regular site backups and malware protection, getting started selling products online and accepting payment, helping visitors find your website and more. HostGator Special Offers Check out these special offers, extras, and bonuses that we include with every single shared hosting account. Use this guide to be sure you're getting the most value from your hosting package. If you have any questions or need assistance, please take advantage of all of our tools for support:

  • Getting Help - Tools to Get the Best Support