Setting up a WordPress site on HostGator is easy. First, create a new account on HostGator. Then, click the “New Site” button on the HostGator home page.
Enter the desired domain name into the “Domain” text field, and select WordPress from the “Web Hosting Platform” dropdown menu. Click the “Next” button.
In the “Site Details” section, provide the desired information for your WordPress site. In the “Site Title” text field, enter a title for your site.
In the “Description” text field, provide a brief description of your site. In the “Tagline” text field, enter a slogan for your site.
In the “Site Layout” section, choose a template from the “Theme” dropdown menu.
In the “Advanced Settings” section, set up your site’s security settings. In the “Caching” text field, choose whether you want your site to use caching.
Click the “Next” button.
In the “Advanced Settings” section, set up your site’s email settings. In the “Mailgun” text field, choose whether you want your site to use Mailgun.
While HostGator does provide some security features and protections for its customers, it is still important to take precautions to ensure that your WordPress site is as secure as possible. This includes installing and updating security plugins, using strong passwords, and keeping your WordPress installation up to date.
In the “Advanced Settings” section, set up your site’s site settings. In the “Site Title” text field, enter the title of your site. In the “Site Description” text field, provide a brief description of your site. In the “Site Logo” text field, enter the logo for your site.
In the “Contact Email” text field, enter your contact email address. In the “Website Url” text field, enter the website URL for your site.
Click the “Next” button.
In the “Hosting and DNS” section, enter your site’s hosting information. In the “HostGator Server” text field, enter the hostname (server name) for your HostGator site. In the “Hosting Area” text field, enter the hosting area for your HostGator site. In the “Hosting Plan” text field, choose the hosting plan for your HostGator site.
In the “DNS Server” text field, enter the DNS server for your HostGator site. In the “DNS Zone” text field, enter the name of the DNS zone for your HostGator site.
In the “Security and Backup” section, choose a security option for your site. In the “Security Type” text field, choose a security type for your site. In the “Security Settings” text field, choose a security setting for your site.
In the “SSL/TLS” text field, choose whether you want your site to use SSL/TLS.
In the “Conclusion” section, review the information you entered in the “Site Details” and “Site Layout” sections, and click the “Create Site” button.
Your WordPress site is now set up on HostGator. To access your site, enter the hostname (server name) for your HostGator site in your web browser’s address bar, and enter the site’s login information.
