This article shows how to order a web hosting package from HostGent. These types of hosting packages are also referred to as "shared hosting" packages because your account resides on a server that hosts multiple accounts.

Ordering a web hosting package

To order a web hosting package from HostGent Hosting, follow these steps:

1. In your web browser, go to http://www.hostgent.com.
2. On the top banner, click web hosting.
3. Click GET STARTED, or select the package that you want.
4. Select a domain option:
   • To register a new domain name with HostGent, click Register a new domain.
   • To transfer your domain from another registrar, click Transfer your domain from another registrar.
   • To use an existing domain name that you already own, click I will use my existing domain and update my nameservers.
     • To use a free subdomain provided by HostGent, click Use a subdomain from HosGent.
       1. • Click Continue. The Configure page appears.
          • In the Choose Billing Cycle list box, select the billing cycle that you want.

          • Under Configurable Options, select any additional features that you want for your web hosting account:

            • To add a dedicated IP address, select the Dedicated IP check box.
            • To change the storage type or server location for your hosting package, select the option that you want under Server Options.
            • To add an SSL certificate to your hosting package, select the certificate that you want.
               
            • Select the program you want to install in the Auto-Install Application list box to automatically install an application for your new account. Otherwise, leave the Auto-Install Application list box set to None.
            • Click Continue. The Review & Checkout page appears.
            • Click Checkout. The Checkout page appears.
            • Under Payment Details, select the payment method that you want to use