Follow the mentioned steps to get your website live
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Uploading to Hostinger
Using hPanel File Manager — no FTP software needed
Log in to hPanel
Go to hpanel.hostinger.com and sign in with your Hostinger account credentials.
Open File Manager
From your dashboard, click on your hosting plan → scroll to the Files section → click File Manager.
Navigate to public_html
In File Manager, open the public_html folder. This is the root folder for your website — everything uploaded here is publicly visible.
Upload your ZIP file
Click the Upload Files button (top toolbar). Select the your-business-website.zip file you downloaded from our builder and upload it.
Extract the ZIP
Once uploaded, right-click the ZIP file → select Extract. Make sure files extract directly into public_html — not into a subfolder inside it.
Verify index.html is in root
Confirm index.html sits directly inside public_html (not inside a subfolder). If it's inside a folder, move the files one level up.
Visit your domain
Open your browser and go to your domain name. Your website should be live. If you see an old page, clear your browser cache with Ctrl + Shift + R.
Uploading to Bluehost
Using cPanel File Manager — beginner friendly
Log in to Bluehost
Go to bluehost.com → click Log In → enter your credentials to reach your account dashboard.
Open cPanel
From your dashboard click Advanced in the left menu → scroll down to find cPanel and open it.
Open File Manager
Inside cPanel, find the Files section and click File Manager. It will open in a new tab.
Go to public_html
In the left panel of File Manager, click public_html. This is where your website files must live.
Upload your ZIP
Click Upload in the top toolbar → select your website ZIP file → wait for the upload to complete → go back to File Manager.
Extract the ZIP
Right-click the uploaded ZIP file → click Extract → confirm the destination is /public_html/ → click Extract Files.
Check file placement
Make sure index.html and the images/ folder are directly inside public_html. Delete the ZIP file after extracting to keep things tidy.
Visit your domain
Type your domain in the browser. Your site should be live. If it shows a Bluehost default page, wait 5 minutes and try again.
public_html first — but take a backup before doing so.
Uploading to GoDaddy
Using cPanel or GoDaddy File Manager
Log in to GoDaddy
Go to godaddy.com → click Sign In → enter your credentials → go to My Products.
Open your Hosting panel
Under Web Hosting, click Manage next to your hosting plan. This opens your cPanel dashboard.
Open File Manager
In cPanel, scroll to the Files section → click File Manager. Select public_html as your starting directory.
Upload your ZIP file
Click Upload → browse to your website ZIP file → upload it to the public_html folder.
Extract files
Right-click the ZIP → Extract → set path to /public_html → confirm. Your website files will appear in the folder.
Confirm structure
index.html must be directly inside public_html. The images/ folder should be alongside it at the same level.
Visit your domain
Open your domain in a browser. Your website is now live. GoDaddy sometimes takes a few minutes to reflect changes — be patient.
httpdocs folder instead of public_html.
Uploading to BigRock
Using cPanel File Manager — popular with Indian businesses
Log in to BigRock
Go to bigrock.in → click Login → enter your BigRock account email and password.
Go to Hosting Dashboard
From your account, click Hosting → click Manage next to your active hosting plan.
Open cPanel → File Manager
Click cPanel → scroll to Files → open File Manager → navigate into public_html.
Upload your ZIP
Click Upload in the toolbar → select your website ZIP file → wait for upload to complete → return to File Manager.
Extract the ZIP
Right-click the ZIP file → click Extract → make sure the path is set to /public_html → click Extract.
Verify and clean up
Confirm index.html is directly inside public_html. Delete the ZIP file to free up storage space.
Visit your domain
Enter your domain in the browser — your site is live. If it doesn't load, wait 10–15 minutes and try again.
Uploading to HostGator
Using cPanel File Manager
Log in to HostGator
Visit hostgator.in or hostgator.com → click Login → go to your Customer Portal.
Access cPanel
In your portal, find your hosting package and click Manage → then click cPanel to open your hosting control panel.
Open File Manager
In cPanel, look for the Files section → click File Manager → navigate into the public_html folder.
Upload your ZIP
Click Upload → select your website ZIP file from your computer → wait for the upload progress bar to reach 100%.
Extract the ZIP
Right-click the ZIP file → Extract → confirm extraction path is /public_html/ → click Extract Files.
Check file structure
Verify index.html is at the root of public_html. The images/ folder should be next to it — not inside another folder.
Go live
Open your domain in a browser. Your website is live. Clear cache with Ctrl + Shift + R if you see an old page.
Uploading to SiteGround
Using Site Tools File Manager
Log in to SiteGround
Go to siteground.com → click Log In → enter your credentials to reach your Client Area.
Go to Site Tools
Under Websites, click Site Tools next to your domain. SiteGround uses its own control panel called Site Tools (not cPanel).
Open File Manager
In Site Tools, click Site in the left menu → then click File Manager. Navigate into the public_html folder.
Upload your ZIP
Click the Upload icon (cloud with arrow) in the toolbar → select your website ZIP file → wait for upload to finish.
Extract the ZIP
Right-click the ZIP file → select Extract → confirm the destination is public_html → click Extract.
Verify file placement
Ensure index.html is directly inside public_html — not buried inside a subfolder. Move files up if needed.
Visit your site
Open your domain. SiteGround's fast servers usually reflect changes within seconds. If not, clear browser cache and reload.
Uploading to Any Hosting Provider
Universal steps that work with any cPanel or File Manager
Log in to your hosting account
Visit your hosting provider's website and sign in. Look for a Dashboard, Client Area, or Control Panel button.
Find your File Manager
Most hosts use cPanel — look for a File Manager option under a Files section. Some hosts call it File Explorer or Files.
Navigate to your website root folder
This folder is usually called public_html, www, or httpdocs. All your website files must go inside this folder.
Upload your ZIP file
Look for an Upload button in the File Manager toolbar. Select the website ZIP file you downloaded from our builder and upload it.
Extract the ZIP
Right-click the uploaded ZIP → select Extract or Unzip → make sure files extract into the root folder, not a subfolder.
Confirm correct file structure
index.html must be directly inside the root folder. The images/ folder must be next to it at the same level — not nested deeper.
Visit your domain
Type your domain into the browser. Your website should load. If it doesn't, wait a few minutes and try again — or contact your hosting provider's support.