Free domain with hosting: how the offer works and what it costs later
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A free domain with hosting is a domain name that the hosting company includes at no charge when you buy a hosting plan. It is free for the first year. After that you pay for the domain each year.
How does a free domain with hosting work?
- You buy a hosting plan for a period that includes the offer.
- The cart adds a domain at no charge.
- You choose the domain name and register it through the hosting company.
- After the free period the domain renews at its yearly price.
Which hosting periods include a free domain?
Periods of 12 months or longer, at Hostinger. On 12 October 2026 the cart added a free domain on the 12, 24 and 48-month periods of the Premium plan. The 1-month period did not include it. The Hostinger free domain page lists each plan.
How long is the domain free?
12 months. A hosting plan can run for 24 or 48 months, but the free domain covers the first year only.
What does the domain cost after the free year?
You pay the yearly price of the domain. The Hostinger cart crossed out $13.99 as the price of the domain it gave free with the Premium plan. The renewal price depends on the extension, so check it for the name you choose.
Which domain extensions can I choose?
The Hostinger cart names .com, .net, .org, .shop, .xyz, .tech, .site "and more". We did not test each extension.
Is the free domain refunded with the hosting plan?
No. The Hostinger refund policy says a free domain from a special deal is not refundable, and that the company may refund the difference between the amount you paid and the price of that domain.
Is a free domain a reason to choose a longer plan?
It is one saving, worth the price of one year of the domain. The larger saving is the lower price per month of a longer period. The guide monthly vs yearly hosting compares the periods.