A free first-year domain bundled with hosting is a genuine way to reduce launch costs — as long as you know the renewal terms going in.
How it typically works
- Eligible longer-term hosting plans include a domain registration for the first year at no extra cost
- The domain and hosting sit in the same account automatically, with nothing to connect manually
What to check before committing
Look up the standalone renewal price for the domain in year two, and confirm the hosting plan's own renewal rate as well — the first-year bundle is worth it mainly if both ongoing prices remain reasonable.
Check current bundle offers
See which Hostinger plans include a free first-year domain.
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