How to Set Up Hostinger’s $1.99/mo Premium Hosting for Your AI Website Transfer

**A Step-by-Step Guide to Launching Your AI-Built Website with Hostinger Premium Hosting**

Hostinger’s Premium Web Hosting plan (often just $1.99/month for the longest term) is the best starter option for clients ready to transfer their new AI-built website. Here’s exactly how to get started, what’s included, and how to avoid surprises at renewal.

### What’s Included with Hostinger Premium ($1.99/mo Promo)
– Host multiple websites
– Free SSL certificate (secure your site)
– Free email accounts
– 100 GB SSD storage
– Free domain (with annual plans)
– 24/7 support
– Fast, global servers

**Promo Pricing Note:** The $1.99/mo rate usually applies to the longest term (such as 48 months). After your first term, renewal is at the standard rate (shown at checkout). See the “Promo vs Renewal” callout below.

### Timeline: 5–10 Minutes
You can set up your hosting and be ready for migration in under 10 minutes!

## Step-by-Step Setup (with Screenshots)

#### 1. Go to Hostinger Pricing > Web Hosting > Premium
– Visit Hostinger’s [Web Hosting page](https://www.hostinger.com/web-hosting)
– Click **Premium**
– ![Screenshot: Hostinger Pricing Page](your-hero-image-url-here)

#### 2. Choose Your Term, Create an Account, and Pay
– Select your preferred term (to get the lowest price, choose the longest)
– Create your account (or log in)
– Enter payment details and complete checkout
– ![Screenshot: Choose Plan and Checkout](your-step2-screenshot-url-here)

#### 3. Go to hPanel Home > Setup
– After payment, you’ll be redirected to hPanel
– Click **Setup** next to your new hosting plan
– ![Screenshot: hPanel Home](your-step3-screenshot-url-here)

#### 4. Pick WordPress (or Website Builder), Set Admin Email/Password, and Create Your Site
– Choose **WordPress** (recommended) or **Website Builder**
– Enter your preferred admin email and a strong password
– Click **Create Website**
– ![Screenshot: WordPress Setup](your-step4-screenshot-url-here)

#### 5. Confirm SSL Is Enabled
– Hostinger enables SSL automatically—look for the lock icon or “SSL Active” in your dashboard
– ![Screenshot: SSL Status](your-step5-screenshot-url-here)

#### 6. Connect Your Domain
– **If you already own a domain:**
– Go to **Domains > Add Domain** or **Transfer Domain** in hPanel
– Follow prompts to connect or transfer your domain
– **If you need a domain:**
– Claim your free domain (if eligible) during setup, or purchase one
– ![Screenshot: Domain Setup](your-step6-screenshot-url-here)

#### 7. Test Your Temporary URL
– Open the temporary site URL provided in hPanel to confirm your new site loads
– ![Screenshot: Temporary URL](your-step7-screenshot-url-here)

### Callout: Promo vs Renewal Pricing
> The $1.99/mo promo is for the first term only. Renewal will be at the regular rate (check your cart summary before paying).

### Callout: Transfer Checklist
– Premium Hosting set up
– WordPress installed
– Domain connected or ready
– Temporary URL loads

## Final Checklist
– [ ] Premium Hosting active
– [ ] WordPress (or Builder) installed
– [ ] SSL enabled
– [ ] Domain connected/claimed
– [ ] Temporary URL loads

**Next:** Send me collaborator access so I can migrate your site!

If you have any questions or need help at any step, just ask. Ready to launch your new website!

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