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Question 1

Do I need technical experience to use DreamHost?

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Not at all. Our control panel is beginner-friendly, and we offer expert support, AI tools, and even free website setup to help you get started.

Question 2

What do our customers say?

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Question 3

How long does it take to get my site online?

Accepted Answer

Weâll help you get started quickly with a free Handcrafted Starter Websiteâour team will build a 4-page site for you at no cost, so you can get online fast with zero setup required. Prefer a DIY approach? Use Liftoff, our AI-powered WordPress builder, to launch a personalized site in under 60 seconds. Just choose your hosting plan and answer a few simple questionsâno technical skills needed. Either way, getting your site live is fast, easy, and free to start.

Question 4

Iâm new to this. Can you help me get my website up and running?

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Yes, we've got you covered. Every hosting plan includes one Free Handcrafted Starter Website to help you get started. Our team will handle setup, add your initial content, and customize your template all at no extra cost.

Question 5

I’m new to this. Can you help me get my website up and running?

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Yes, we've got you covered. Every hosting plan includes one Free Handcrafted Starter Website to help you get started. Our team will handle setup, add your initial content, and customize your template all at no extra cost.

Question 6

What kind of support does DreamHost offer?

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We offer 24/7 support from a dedicated, in-house team that knows WordPress inside and out. You can reach us through live chat or email anytime you need help. No outsourcing, no botsâjust real experts ready to assist you.

Question 7

How can I migrate a non-WordPress site to DreamHost?

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For non-WordPress sites, you have two options:

Question 8

Do hosting plans include a free domain name?

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Our annual and multi-year Web Hosting, DreamPress, and VPS plans include a free 1-year domain registration. Your domain registration also includes free private registration (Domain Privacy Protection).

Question 9

Will my price go up when my plan renews?

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Promotional pricing applies to your first term, and every DreamHost plan card shows the exact renewal rate right next to the promo price. You will never have to dig through fine print to find out what year two costs.

Question 10

Can I upgrade to a more powerful hosting plan later?

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Totally. Web Hosting is a smart, budget-friendly starting point, and when your site needs more, whether that's traffic, content, or performance, you can upgrade to a plan with more server space, dedicated resources, advanced security, and faster speeds. Wondering when to upgrade? If you notice diminished site performance or lack necessary space or resources, it's time to consider bumping your site to the next level and choosing a better-fit hosting package. No matter the current size of your website, DreamHost offers a perfectly-matched plan. We adapt to match your needs, [making upgrading easy](https://www.dreamhost.com/blog/web-hosting-guide/).

Question 11

Can I pay month-to-month instead of prepaying for years?

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Absolutely. Every DreamHost web hosting plan offers monthly billing, so you can start without a long commitment. Longer terms earn bigger discounts, but the choice is always yours.

Question 12

Do you include SSL certificates?

Accepted Answer

We care about safety big time — and so do your site's visitors. With a Web Hosting account, you get an [SSL certificate](https://help.dreamhost.com/hc/en-us/articles/215364588) for free to add to your site. In this day and age, having an SSL for your site is a no-brainer best practice. Not only does an SSL help your visitors feel safe interacting with your site — this is particularly important if you run an e-commerce site — but it avoids penalizations you might otherwise earn from search engines without one. No website wants an “unsafe” or “insecure” label to bruise their reputation. While a SSL certificate isn't an end-all, be-all defense against internet baddies, it's certainly a great first step in the right direction to putting your site visitors at ease.

Question 13

What if I have a domain at another company? Can I transfer it?

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Yep! Forget about packing up virtual boxes or worrying about a forwarding address— we'll handle the transfer tasks and make moving to DreamHost E-A-S-Y. By transferring your domain registration from your old provider to DreamHost, you can easily manage all aspects of your domain from one convenient location. See [our guide](https://help.dreamhost.com/hc/en-us/articles/215250318) to get more details about moving.

Question 14

What happens if my site gets more visitors than my plan's estimate?

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The visitor numbers on each plan describe the traffic that tier comfortably handles, not a hard cap. Bandwidth is unmetered on every plan, so a busy month never triggers overage fees. If your site consistently needs more resources, upgrading to a bigger plan takes just a few clicks.

Question 15

Can I get business email with my hosting plan?

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Yes! All of DreamHost's web hosting plans include a free 3-month trial of Professional Email @yourdomain, with the number of mailboxes varying by plan. Learn more about [business email hosting](https://www.dreamhost.com/products/email/) at your own domain.

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