Upgrading Your Hostinger Horizons Plan
TL;DR:
- Use Hostinger's hPanel to upgrade your plan with zero downtime
- Compare plan features carefully before choosing your upgrade
- Proration means you only pay for the remaining time on your billing cycle
- New features and limits kick in straight away after upgrading
Upgrading your Hostinger Horizons plan happens directly through the hPanel dashboard. Your website stays online throughout the process, so there's no risk of losing visitors or sales while the upgrade goes through.
Before You Upgrade
Check what each plan offers before you commit. Hostinger breaks down storage limits, bandwidth allowances, and the number of websites you can host on each tier. Take a minute to work out what you actually need rather than just jumping to the next level up.
Your current usage stats in hPanel will show you where you're hitting limits. If you're consistently running close to your storage or bandwidth caps, that's usually a good sign it's time to upgrade.
How Billing Works When You Upgrade
When you upgrade mid-cycle, Hostinger uses proration to work out what you owe. Say you upgrade halfway through your monthly billing period – you'll only pay the difference for the remaining two weeks at the new plan rate.
The system calculates this automatically, so you don't need to work out the maths yourself. You'll see the exact amount before you confirm the upgrade.
What Happens After You Upgrade
Your new limits and features become active immediately. That means more storage space, higher bandwidth allowances, and any additional tools that come with your new plan tier.
Check your hPanel dashboard after upgrading to confirm everything's updated properly. Sometimes it takes a few minutes for all the new features to show up in your account.
Common Upgrade Triggers
Most people upgrade when they hit resource limits or need features their current plan doesn't include. Website traffic growth is the main driver – more visitors means you need more bandwidth and potentially more storage for content.
If you're planning to add more websites to your account, you might need a plan that supports multiple sites. Business growth often means needing better customer support tiers or additional security features too.
FAQs
When should I upgrade my Hostinger plan?
When you're consistently hitting your storage or bandwidth limits, or when you need features your current plan doesn't include. Check your usage stats in hPanel to see where you stand.
Will upgrading cause any downtime?
No. Hostinger handles upgrades without taking your website offline. The process happens in the background while your site continues running normally.
Can I downgrade if I change my mind?
Yes, but you'll need to contact Hostinger support directly. Downgrades aren't handled through the automated system like upgrades are.
Jargon Buster
hPanel – Hostinger's control panel where you manage your hosting account, domains, and billing settings
Proration – The billing method that charges you only for the time remaining in your current billing cycle when you upgrade
Bandwidth – The amount of data that can transfer between your website and visitors each month, usually measured in gigabytes
Wrap-up
Upgrading your Hostinger plan is straightforward once you know what you need. The process keeps your website running while giving you immediate access to better resources and features. Just make sure you're upgrading based on actual usage rather than guessing what you might need in future.
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