Managing Users in Hostinger Website Builder
TL;DR:
- Adding collaborators to your Hostinger website project takes just a few clicks
- All team members get the same access level – you can't set different permissions
- Invitations are sent via email through your project dashboard
- There's no built-in way to track who changed what on your site
Adding team members to your Hostinger website project is straightforward, but the user management options are fairly basic. Here's what you need to know about getting your team set up and working together.
Adding Team Members
The process for bringing collaborators onto your project is simple:
- Sign into your Hostinger account and head to your Website Builder dashboard
- Select the website project you want to add people to
- Click on Settings in your project menu
- Look for the Team or Collaborators section – this is where you'll manage access
- Enter the email addresses of the people you want to invite
- Send the invitations – your team members will get an email to join
Double-check those email addresses before hitting send. There's nothing worse than accidentally inviting the wrong person to mess about with your website.
Understanding Permission Levels
Here's where Hostinger keeps things simple, perhaps too simple for some users. Everyone you invite gets the same level of access, which includes:
- Full editing rights to website content
- Ability to add, remove, or modify images
- Permission to publish changes live to your site
You can't create different permission levels or restrict access to specific pages. It's an all-or-nothing approach, so make sure you trust anyone you're inviting to collaborate.
What's Missing
Hostinger's user management lacks some features you might expect:
Change tracking – There's no way to see who made what changes or when they made them. If something goes wrong, you'll need to figure out what happened through other means.
Granular permissions – You can't set someone up to only edit certain sections or prevent them from publishing changes.
Role-based access – Everyone gets the same capabilities regardless of their actual role in your project.
Working Around the Limitations
Since the system is fairly basic, here are some ways to manage collaboration more effectively:
Communicate clearly about who's working on what sections to avoid conflicts.
Keep regular backups of your site, especially before major editing sessions.
Use external tools like shared documents or project management software to track changes and coordinate work.
Establish clear workflows about who can publish changes and when.
FAQs
Can I give different team members different levels of access?
No, Hostinger gives all collaborators the same permissions. Everyone can edit content and publish changes.
How do I remove someone from my project?
Go to your project settings, find the Team or Collaborators section, and remove their access from there.
Can I see what changes my team members have made?
No, Hostinger doesn't provide change tracking or revision history for collaborative work.
Is there a limit to how many people I can invite?
Check your Hostinger plan details, as collaboration limits may vary depending on your subscription level.
Jargon Buster
Collaborators – People you've invited to work on your website project with editing permissions
Permissions – The specific actions a user can perform, like editing content or publishing changes
User Roles – Different levels of access that determine what someone can do (though Hostinger doesn't offer varied roles)
Wrap-up
Hostinger's user management is functional but basic. You can easily add team members to your project, but everyone gets the same level of access. This works fine for small teams where everyone needs full editing rights, but larger organizations might find the lack of granular permissions limiting.
The key is setting clear expectations with your team about who does what and when. With good communication and some external coordination tools, you can work around the system's limitations effectively.
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