{"id":788,"date":"2022-07-14T08:18:32","date_gmt":"2022-07-14T08:18:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zonewebsites.us\/blog\/?p=788"},"modified":"2022-07-14T08:18:32","modified_gmt":"2022-07-14T08:18:32","slug":"how-to-install-wordpress-on-hostgator","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zonewebsites.us\/blog\/how-to-install-wordpress-on-hostgator\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Install WordPress On HostGator? A Complete Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Searching for <\/span><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/zonewebsites.us\/domains\"><b>how to install WordPress on HostGator?<\/b><\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> It is not surprising as HostGator is known to be the fastest-growing and one of the most popular web hosting providers in the world. This post will help you solve all your concerns regarding how to install WordPress on HostGator through a step-by-step guide.\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are already a part of HostGator, you will surely understand that it&#8217;s an affordable and beginner-friendly web host with various features. The installation process of HostGator on WordPress is very simple. Let&#8217;s start with the steps involved with how to install WordPress on HostGator.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The first four steps will guide you on how to sign up with HostGator. If you are already done with the signup process, head straight to the section explaining installing WordPress.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_47 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"ez-toc-toggle-icon-1\"><label for=\"item-6ad3313ae4c77\" aria-label=\"Table of Content\"><span style=\"display: flex;align-items: center;width: 35px;height: 30px;justify-content: center;direction:ltr;\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/label><input  type=\"checkbox\" id=\"item-6ad3313ae4c77\"><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/zonewebsites.us\/blog\/how-to-install-wordpress-on-hostgator\/#Step_1_Visit_The_HostGator_Website\" title=\"Step 1: Visit The HostGator Website\">Step 1: Visit The HostGator Website<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/zonewebsites.us\/blog\/how-to-install-wordpress-on-hostgator\/#Step_2_Decide_On_The_Web_Hosting_Plan_As_Per_Your_Requirements\" title=\"Step 2: Decide On The Web Hosting Plan As Per Your Requirements\">Step 2: Decide On The Web Hosting Plan As Per Your Requirements<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/zonewebsites.us\/blog\/how-to-install-wordpress-on-hostgator\/#Read_Also_How_To_Edit_Header_In_WordPress_A_Step-By-Step_Guide\" title=\"Read Also: How To Edit Header In WordPress? A Step-By-Step Guide\">Read Also: How To Edit Header In WordPress? A Step-By-Step Guide<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/zonewebsites.us\/blog\/how-to-install-wordpress-on-hostgator\/#Step_3_Decide_Domain_Name\" title=\"Step 3: Decide Domain Name\">Step 3: Decide Domain Name<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/zonewebsites.us\/blog\/how-to-install-wordpress-on-hostgator\/#Step_4_Sign_Up_On_HostGator\" title=\"Step 4: Sign Up On HostGator\">Step 4: Sign Up On HostGator<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/zonewebsites.us\/blog\/how-to-install-wordpress-on-hostgator\/#Step_5_Installing_WordPress\" title=\"Step 5: Installing WordPress\">Step 5: Installing WordPress<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/zonewebsites.us\/blog\/how-to-install-wordpress-on-hostgator\/#Step_6_Connect_To_Your_Domain_Name\" title=\"Step 6: Connect To Your Domain Name\">Step 6: Connect To Your Domain Name<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/zonewebsites.us\/blog\/how-to-install-wordpress-on-hostgator\/#Final_Words\" title=\"Final Words\">Final Words<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 style=\"font-size: 20px;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_1_Visit_The_HostGator_Website\"><\/span><b>Step 1: Visit The HostGator Website<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Visit the website and scroll down to find the hosting plans page (it&#8217;s very easy to locate).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-789 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/zonewebsites.us\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/hostgator-homepage-1-1024x523.png.webp\" alt=\"hostgator-homepage-1-1024x523.png\" width=\"1024\" height=\"523\" srcset=\"https:\/\/zonewebsites.us\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/hostgator-homepage-1-1024x523.png.webp 1024w, https:\/\/zonewebsites.us\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/hostgator-homepage-1-1024x523.png-300x153.webp 300w, https:\/\/zonewebsites.us\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/hostgator-homepage-1-1024x523.png-768x392.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"font-size: 20px;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_2_Decide_On_The_Web_Hosting_Plan_As_Per_Your_Requirements\"><\/span><b>Step 2: Decide On The Web Hosting Plan As Per Your Requirements<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">HostGator consists of three web hosting plans that you are eligible to sign up for. The names for the plans are Hatchling, Baby, and Business. If you purchase web hosting plans for the first time, we recommend that you go with the Hatchling plan, as it is beginner-friendly and the most affordable.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-790 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/zonewebsites.us\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/hostgator-plans-1-1024x579.png.webp\" alt=\"hostgator-plans-1-1024x579.png\" width=\"1024\" height=\"579\" srcset=\"https:\/\/zonewebsites.us\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/hostgator-plans-1-1024x579.png.webp 1024w, https:\/\/zonewebsites.us\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/hostgator-plans-1-1024x579.png-300x170.webp 300w, https:\/\/zonewebsites.us\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/hostgator-plans-1-1024x579.png-768x434.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Each plan comes with amazing features and benefits, and the difference between them is as follows:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The hatchling plan is qualified to host one website only.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The baby plans cover everything the hatchling plan has; you can host unlimited websites.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The business plan comes with everything Hatchling &amp; Baby plan contains and offers a free Positive SSL certificate, an IP address, and helpful SEO tools.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 style=\"font-size: 20px;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Read_Also_How_To_Edit_Header_In_WordPress_A_Step-By-Step_Guide\"><\/span><strong>Read Also: <span style=\"color: #800080;\"><a style=\"color: #800080;\" href=\"https:\/\/zonewebsites.us\/blog\/how-to-edit-header-in-wordpress\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How To Edit Header In WordPress? A Step-By-Step Guide<\/a><\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h2 style=\"font-size: 20px;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_3_Decide_Domain_Name\"><\/span><b>Step 3: Decide Domain Name<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The next step after deciding on the hosting plan is to choose a domain name. To complete this step, you can go with registering a new domain, or you have the option of signing up with an existing domain you have.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-791 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/zonewebsites.us\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/hostgator-choose-domain-name.png\" alt=\"hostgator-choose-domain-name\" width=\"1001\" height=\"444\" srcset=\"https:\/\/zonewebsites.us\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/hostgator-choose-domain-name.png 1001w, https:\/\/zonewebsites.us\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/hostgator-choose-domain-name-300x133.png 300w, https:\/\/zonewebsites.us\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/hostgator-choose-domain-name-768x341.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1001px) 100vw, 1001px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"font-size: 20px;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_4_Sign_Up_On_HostGator\"><\/span><b>Step 4: Sign Up On HostGator<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Decide on the type of hosting package and the billing cycle. After this, you will get asked to create the login of the HostGator account. Ensure that you fill all the required fields such as email address, password, and Security PIN.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As an active online user, you have done this process many times before, like filling in the first and last name, country address, phone number, and so on, followed by payment info like credit card or PayPal.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-792 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/zonewebsites.us\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/hostgator-billing-info.png.webp\" alt=\"hostgator-billing-info.png\" width=\"1009\" height=\"811\" srcset=\"https:\/\/zonewebsites.us\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/hostgator-billing-info.png.webp 1009w, https:\/\/zonewebsites.us\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/hostgator-billing-info.png-300x241.webp 300w, https:\/\/zonewebsites.us\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/hostgator-billing-info.png-768x617.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1009px) 100vw, 1009px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After this, go further and deselect all the additional services offered by HostGator, as they are not part of any concern. You can gain additional benefits from this process if you use a coupon code.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-793 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/zonewebsites.us\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/hostgator-coupon-code.png\" alt=\"hostgator-coupon-code\" width=\"512\" height=\"121\" srcset=\"https:\/\/zonewebsites.us\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/hostgator-coupon-code.png 512w, https:\/\/zonewebsites.us\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/hostgator-coupon-code-300x71.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lastly, check the details of your order and the total amount due. You have now successfully signed up with HostGator. With this, you will get a welcome email on the signup email address containing your login credentials for your HostGator Customer Portal.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"font-size: 20px;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_5_Installing_WordPress\"><\/span><b>Step 5: Installing WordPress<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Start with login into your HostGator dashboard, and the link for this you can find in the welcome email.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-794 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/zonewebsites.us\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/hostgator-customer-portal-welcome-1024x687.png.webp\" alt=\"hostgator-customer-portal-welcome-1024x687.png\" width=\"1024\" height=\"687\" srcset=\"https:\/\/zonewebsites.us\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/hostgator-customer-portal-welcome-1024x687.png.webp 1024w, https:\/\/zonewebsites.us\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/hostgator-customer-portal-welcome-1024x687.png-300x201.webp 300w, https:\/\/zonewebsites.us\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/hostgator-customer-portal-welcome-1024x687.png-768x515.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Press the &#8216;Create Website&#8217; button. You will get directed to the new page by pressing it, where it will install WordPress.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-795 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/zonewebsites.us\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/hostgator-get-started-button-1024x477.png.webp\" alt=\"hostgator-get-started-button-1024x477.png\" width=\"1024\" height=\"477\" srcset=\"https:\/\/zonewebsites.us\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/hostgator-get-started-button-1024x477.png.webp 1024w, https:\/\/zonewebsites.us\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/hostgator-get-started-button-1024x477.png-300x140.webp 300w, https:\/\/zonewebsites.us\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/hostgator-get-started-button-1024x477.png-768x358.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Proceed by clicking the &#8216;Get Started&#8217;. You just have to wait for a few seconds while the WordPress installation process on your HostGator hosting plan continues.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-796 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/zonewebsites.us\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/hostgator-creating-your-wordpress-account-1024x369.png.webp\" alt=\"hostgator-creating-your-wordpress-account-1024x369.png\" width=\"1024\" height=\"369\" srcset=\"https:\/\/zonewebsites.us\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/hostgator-creating-your-wordpress-account-1024x369.png.webp 1024w, https:\/\/zonewebsites.us\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/hostgator-creating-your-wordpress-account-1024x369.png-300x108.webp 300w, https:\/\/zonewebsites.us\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/hostgator-creating-your-wordpress-account-1024x369.png-768x277.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-797 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/zonewebsites.us\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/hostgator-wordpress-is-ready-1024x512.png.webp\" alt=\"hostgator-wordpress-is-ready-1024x512.png\" width=\"1024\" height=\"512\" srcset=\"https:\/\/zonewebsites.us\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/hostgator-wordpress-is-ready-1024x512.png.webp 1024w, https:\/\/zonewebsites.us\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/hostgator-wordpress-is-ready-1024x512.png-300x150.webp 300w, https:\/\/zonewebsites.us\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/hostgator-wordpress-is-ready-1024x512.png-768x384.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With this, your WordPress account is ready and installed. It was as easy as we stated.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now, without any delay, copy your username as well as your password. You need this to continue with the login process.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You will also find login to your WordPress dashboard. This URL is temporary (in the next step, we explain how to connect your domain name).\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now press the &#8216;Go to WordPress&#8217; button to get on your website.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-798 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/zonewebsites.us\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/new-wordpress-site-installed-on-hostgator-1024x428.png.webp\" alt=\"new-wordpress-site-installed-on-hostgator-1024x428.png\" width=\"1024\" height=\"428\" srcset=\"https:\/\/zonewebsites.us\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/new-wordpress-site-installed-on-hostgator-1024x428.png.webp 1024w, https:\/\/zonewebsites.us\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/new-wordpress-site-installed-on-hostgator-1024x428.png-300x125.webp 300w, https:\/\/zonewebsites.us\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/new-wordpress-site-installed-on-hostgator-1024x428.png-768x321.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With this, you are officially into the WordPress site dashboard and free to customize it.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"font-size: 20px;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_6_Connect_To_Your_Domain_Name\"><\/span><b>Step 6: Connect To Your Domain Name<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The next step is to connect the domain name to the newly created website.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Head back to the HostGator dashboard. When you enter the &#8216;My Websites&#8217; section, simply press the &#8216;Connect Domain&#8217; button.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-799 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/zonewebsites.us\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/hostgator-connect-domain-name-1024x593.png.webp\" alt=\"hostgator-connect-domain-name-1024x593.png\" width=\"1024\" height=\"593\" srcset=\"https:\/\/zonewebsites.us\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/hostgator-connect-domain-name-1024x593.png.webp 1024w, https:\/\/zonewebsites.us\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/hostgator-connect-domain-name-1024x593.png-300x174.webp 300w, https:\/\/zonewebsites.us\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/hostgator-connect-domain-name-1024x593.png-768x445.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You will find a text mentioning that your domain is not connected to the website, and you will continue using the temporary URL until you decide to connect your website.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To continue, Press the &#8216;Show Me How&#8217; button to connect your domain.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-800 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/zonewebsites.us\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/hostgator-dns-connect-1024x679.png.webp\" alt=\"hostgator-dns-connect-1024x679.png\" width=\"1024\" height=\"679\" srcset=\"https:\/\/zonewebsites.us\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/hostgator-dns-connect-1024x679.png.webp 1024w, https:\/\/zonewebsites.us\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/hostgator-dns-connect-1024x679.png-300x199.webp 300w, https:\/\/zonewebsites.us\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/hostgator-dns-connect-1024x679.png-768x509.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You will find simple steps to guide you on connecting your domain name to your website.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-801 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/zonewebsites.us\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/hostgator-name-servers-1024x924.png.webp\" alt=\"hostgator-name-servers-1024x924.png\" width=\"1024\" height=\"924\" srcset=\"https:\/\/zonewebsites.us\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/hostgator-name-servers-1024x924.png.webp 1024w, https:\/\/zonewebsites.us\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/hostgator-name-servers-1024x924.png-300x271.webp 300w, https:\/\/zonewebsites.us\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/hostgator-name-servers-1024x924.png-768x693.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here is the process on how to verify the domain name connection:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>If you bought the domain name with the help of HostGator (HostGator is the registrar)<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">HostGator will change the DNS for you without manual support after clicking the &#8216;Verify Connection&#8217; button.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0This will be enough to receive an email in your inbox containing a verification link, which you are required to click for confirmation purposes.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>If you bought the domain name from some other source (for example, if Zone Websites is your domain name registrar):<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You have to copy both the name server records (nsXXX1.hosygator &#8211; nsXXX2.hostgator.com)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Get logged into the registrar (for example, Zone Websites) and continue with changing the DNS name server settings.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After you are done with this, come back and press the &#8216;Verify Connection&#8217; button. 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