How To Host Next JS Website On Hostinger

Want to host your website made using next js on hostinger then you are at the right place in this tutorial I will show you step by step on how to host a next js website on hostinger.

Next js is a popular javascript framework based on react, website made using next js are fast compared to normal websites made using wordpress.

Hostinger is one of the most affordable web hosting solution, highly secured and easy to use, So hosting your next js website on hostinger is a good choice.

Important Note

• Only Next.js websites which are static and are exported using the static method can be hosted on Hostinger's shared hosting.
• If the Next.js website is dynamic and does not support static export you can host it by Purchasing a VPS hosting plan from Hostinger. Note: Hosting on a VPS is not covered in this tutorial.

So without wasting our time let's see step by step how to host next js website on shared hosting of Hostinger.

1. Create a Static Export Of Next JS Website

• As I have said we need to export our next js website into a static html website inorder to host it on Hostinger, to create a static export go to your next.config.js file and add output:"export"

/** @type {import('next').NextConfig} */
const nextConfig = {
  output: "export",
};

module.exports = nextConfig;

• This is currently how we create a static export in next js 15 this way might change in the future but you can always go to the Next js docs to see how it is done.
• Now we are ready to export our website so to do that open a terminal at the root of your next js website folder and run the below command:

npm run build

• After running the command it will start building your web pages and after finishing it will create a folder named out in your directory in that it will have your static html pages, It would look like this:

• Now we just need to put the files from the out folder on hostinger so let's see how to do that.

2. Setting Up Hostinger And Domain

In this step we will see how to setup hostinger hosting and domain if you already have hostinger account and a domain then you can skip this and go to the next step.

1. Sign Up For a Hostinger Account

• As I have said I will use Hostinger's shared hosting so it has single, premium and business shared hosting plans, I would suggest you go with the premium as it is price worthy you get a free domain, a email and can host multiple websites.
• Complete the registration process by providing the necessary details and selecting a payment method.

2. Configure Domain Settings

Once you have successfully created your Hostinger account,

• Log in to the control panel
• Go to Domains section, click on Add Domain

And here you will see two options: Register a new domain or Use an existing one. Follow below steps accordingly

Register a New Domain

With hostinger premium shared hosting you can register a free domain and you don't have do any domain configuration if you register domain with hostinger.

Or use an Existing Domain

If you already have a domain then you can use that domain to host your website and add your domain to hostinger now you will need to update the domain's nameservers to point to Hostinger.

To update your nameservers follow this guide: Setup domain in hostinger or contact hostinger support for help if you are facing problems with domain configuration.

3. Upload Exported Next JS Files To Hostinger

Now for the final step we have to upload the exported next js files from the out folder which we did in the first step to the hostinger server.

• Now go to your hostinger panel and click on the File manager button.

• It will open up your file manager where you can upload your website files on the hostinger server, your file manager when opened will look something like this:

• Now open the public_html folder and drag and drop all the files from the next js out folder which we exported earlier inside the public_html folder, below is an example:

Make sure you only put the files from the out folder that was statically exported in next js, Now if you visit your website you should see your next js website showing up.

4. Enable SSL Certificate

You get a FREE SSL Certificate with Hostinger plans, by enabling it you make your website more secure and trustworthy so to enable it follow below steps:

• Go to the dashboard of the site you want to enable SSL of for us it will be the next js website
• In the sidebar go to Security > SSL

• You will see a Install SSL button click on it to enable SSL on the website.

So this was the complete tutorial on hosting next js website on the hostinger shared hosting, I hope you were able to host your website successfully and do share this guide with someone who might need it.

If you face any issues while hosting or any domain related issues you can contact us we will assure to help you.