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How to Buy Domain and Hosting in India – Step by Step Guide

If you want to start a website, the first thing you need is a domain name and web hosting. But if you are in India, you might be confused about where to buy them and how to do it.

In this guide, I will show you exactly how to buy domain and hosting in India — step by step. I will also show you how to get the cheapest prices, avoid hidden GST, and set up your website in minutes.

What is a Domain and Hosting?

• Domain: Your website's address on the internet (e.g., yourwebsite.com or yourwebsite.in).
• Hosting: The physical server where your website files are stored. It is like a home for your website.

You need both to launch a website. A domain without hosting is just a reserved name. Hosting without a domain means no one can visit your site. They work together.

Step 1: Choose a Domain Name

Domain Prices at Znet11:

• .site — ₹149/year
• .online — ₹199/year
• .xyz — ₹249/year
• .in — ₹649/year
• .com — ₹849/year

To buy a domain, visit Znet11 Domain Registration, type your desired domain name, and check availability. If it is available, add it to your cart.

Note: GST (18%) is applicable on domain registrations as per Indian government rules. This is mandatory for all providers.

Step 2: Select a Hosting Plan

Znet11 offers the cheapest hosting in India at ₹49/month. Here is what you get:

• Price: ₹49/month — real price, no lock-in
• Zero GST: Znet11 absorbs the 18% GST on hosting
• Storage: 10 GB NVMe SSD (fastest storage)
• Free SSL: Secure your website
• Daily Backups: Automatic data protection
• 10 Email Accounts: Professional email with your domain
• 24×7 Support: Indian support team

Choose between Starter (₹49/mo), Business (₹119/mo), or Business Plus (₹179/mo) depending on your needs.

Step 3: Complete Your Purchase

1. Add your chosen domain and hosting plan to the cart.
2. Apply any promo codes (if available).
3. Choose your payment method — Znet11 accepts UPI, debit/credit cards, net banking, and even cryptocurrencies (Binance, USDT, BTC).
4. Complete the payment and create your account.

Step 4: Connect Domain to Hosting

Once you purchase both, you need to connect your domain to your hosting. This is done by updating the nameservers.

• Log in to your Znet11 client area.
• Go to "Domains" and select your new domain.
• Find the "Nameservers" section.
• Replace the default nameservers with Znet11's nameservers (provided in your welcome email).
• Save the changes.

It takes 15-30 minutes for the nameservers to propagate. After that, your domain will point to your Znet11 hosting.

Step 5: Install WordPress and Build Your Website

Znet11 offers a one-click WordPress installer in cPanel. Follow these steps:

• Log in to your cPanel.
• Find the "Softaculous" or "WordPress" installer.
• Click "Install WordPress".
• Choose your domain, set your site name, and create your admin username and password.
• Click "Install".

Your WordPress website will be ready in under 5 minutes. You can then customize it with themes and plugins.

How Much Will It Cost?

• Domain (.site): ₹149/year
• Hosting (Starter): ₹49/month = ₹588/year
• SSL: ₹0 (Free)
• Email Accounts: ₹0 (10 free)
• GST on Hosting: ₹0 (Absorbed by Znet11)

Total First Year: ₹149 + ₹588 = ₹737 — which is roughly ₹61/month.

That is how you buy domain and hosting in India without burning a hole in your pocket.

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