Hosting, domain and installation

1. Lesson introduction

What is the minimum you need for a website that sells?

Buy hosting and a domain, install WordPress and enable HTTPS.

• 6 steps
• Where: Guided work elsewhere: Hosting dashboard
• Result: A website address you can open

2. Understand domains and hosting

Read the quiz on this page. Separate the website address from the server.

Know the two costs so you do not buy only an address without a website.

What is the difference between a domain and hosting?

• The domain is the address. Hosting is the server that holds the website
• Buying a domain includes a website
• Hosting is WordPress

3. Check hosting features first

Check the hosting description for one-click installation and free HTTPS.

Reduce installation work and protect buyers' connections.

No brands or prices are recommended. You buy it yourself. Do not enter secret keys here.

4. Buy a domain and connect it to hosting

Change DNS or name servers using the hosting instructions.

Let buyers find the website at your address.

Continue after the change takes effect. Follow your host's timing guidance.

5. Install WordPress with one click

Run one-click installation in the hosting dashboard.

Install the website dashboard before creating pages and selling products.

6. Check the secure connection

Enable the hosting certificate. Open the website and check the connection is secure.

Protect information sent while buyers visit.

The address should start with https. The browser may also show a site information icon.

7. Submit the website address

Enter the Website address on this page. Click Submit and check.

Save the same address to use in later lessons.

If it does not open or use HTTPS, it is still saved as needing confirmation.