HostGator: Registrar Information, Domain Prices and Promo Codes
HostGator is a domain registration and hosting platform that provides services through the ICANN-accredited registrar LaunchPad, Inc. (IANA ID 955). Customers can register, transfer, and renew domains, manage contact data, obtain EPP codes, and apply domain lock. DNS management is supported via cPanel and the Enom-based interface, allowing configuration of A, CNAME, MX, TXT, SRV, and AAAA records. Additional services include web hosting, professional email, SSL certificates, and a website builder, all integrated with domain management. Account security features include two-factor authentication and private nameserver setup. Support is available 24/7 through live chat and phone, alongside an extensive knowledge base.
$0.20 ICANN fee added.Whois privacy: $14.95
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ICANN Accreditation Details
HostGator prices updated: 2026-07-19 06:36 UTC
The accreditation belongs to Launchpad.com Inc. — a HostGator affiliate (Newfold Digital group).
- IANA Number: 955 (others may exist)
- Country: United States of America
- gTLD Domains Under Management: 368k (IANA #955 only, July 2026)