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Security essential
SSL Certificate
It’s a pretty well-known fact that every website these days needs an SSL certificate. An SSL protects a website’s owner along with its customers by encrypting information sent to and from the website.
While you get a free SSL with the purchase of a HostGator hosting account, you have the option to upgrade to fancier options with additional features. Check ‘em out!
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VAT (Value Added Tax) is not included in our advertised price and will be charged separately and itemized on invoices and billing information. Standard VAT rates based on EU Member State regulations may apply. For more information on VAT, please refer to the Value Added Tax (VAT) knowledgebase article.
Security essential
SiteLock Security
15% or more of websites will experience a malware attack over the course of a year. To win the fight against bad guys, ya gotta get protection. That’s where SiteLock comes in.
SiteLock is your website’s personal defense against viruses, malware, hackers, and other scary words. Lucky for you, all our plans include a daily malware scan and automatic removal.
Starting at only
Pricing Reflects A Discount On The First Invoice Only
HostGator often offers promotions, coupons and special offers to customers during their initial term. Please note that special offers are limited-time promotional prices that are available to new customers and are valid for the Initial Term only, and not for successive or renewal periods. Promotional rates apply to GATOR, Shared, Cloud, VPS, Dedicated, WordPress and Reseller hosting plans and will automatically renew after initial term at regular rate found in your control panel. Note: If you register a free domain through us and wish to cancel your account, there is a fee to retain your domain.
VAT (Value Added Tax) is not included in our advertised price and will be charged separately and itemized on invoices and billing information. Standard VAT rates based on EU Member State regulations may apply. For more information on VAT, please refer to the Value Added Tax (VAT) knowledgebase article.
Backup essential
CodeGuard
Ya know when something terrible happens and you wish you could just go back in time? CodeGuard is like a personal time turner for your website. Your personal DeLorean.
It’s not too good to be true, folks. With CodeGuard, copies of your website are made daily and automatically. That way you can undo any breaks in code or malicious attacks. Don’t believe us? See our plans with your own eyes.
Starting at only
Pricing Reflects A Discount On The First Invoice Only
HostGator often offers promotions, coupons and special offers to customers during their initial term. Please note that special offers are limited-time promotional prices that are available to new customers and are valid for the Initial Term only, and not for successive or renewal periods. Promotional rates apply to GATOR, Shared, Cloud, VPS, Dedicated, WordPress and Reseller hosting plans and will automatically renew after initial term at regular rate found in your control panel. Note: If you register a free domain through us and wish to cancel your account, there is a fee to retain your domain.
VAT (Value Added Tax) is not included in our advertised price and will be charged separately and itemized on invoices and billing information. Standard VAT rates based on EU Member State regulations may apply. For more information on VAT, please refer to the Value Added Tax (VAT) knowledgebase article.