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HostGator Reviews Summary

Overall, the company has established a reputation for providing reliable services and competitive pricing, with many customers noting ease of use and effective technical support. However, concerns regarding customer service persist, particularly related to inconsistent support experiences and delays in response times. While some users have had positive interactions with knowledgeable representatives, others reported frustrations with unresolved issues and inadequate communication. Despite these challenges, a significant number of long-term customers express satisfaction and loyalty, indicating that while improvements in customer service are needed, the core offerings are generally well-regarded.

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I had a renewal of my hosting with HostGator. I have been trying from past 3-4 days to get my account renewed but I am facing a lot of troubles with that. I am continuously connecting with your agents via chat but no body could help me properly. I have been trying to connect via call but none of the calling customer care numbers works in India. I am unable to make payment from my end and whenever the representative tries to make payment, it doesn't go through. I need to solve this issue asap, as I am facing a lot of trouble due to this. Please contact me on *******221.

Date of experience: March 5, 2024
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Completely Dissatisfied with the Technical Support Services, Renewing the SSL for 3 months and every time the site goes down for a week or more but they are not interested to look in to the issue seriously.Issue at HostGator End because they are the one renewing the SSL certificate and each time the site having problem.

Date of experience: March 5, 2024
Virginia
1 review
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I originally chose Hostgator for the excellent customer support and inexpensive plans. I stuck with Hostgator because customer service cared and offered me a discounted plan. I'll be switching from Hostgator because the last agent didn't care and would do nothing for me.

Date of experience: March 5, 2024
India
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No proper response given to queries in past and
Updated the php version without prior notice

Date of experience: March 5, 2024
Oregon
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3 Days to get a transfer authorization code? Really?

Date of experience: March 5, 2024
Canada
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I like Hostgator very much I hope they continue with the same quality. I wish they let me increase SSD capacity of my Dedicated hosting which I have with them.

Date of experience: March 5, 2024
Australia
1 review
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My issue putting a paid SSL on my client's domain has been terrible and still not fixed. Between your chat support and your tech team, there is no communication. This has been the most terrible experience and I think issue has been caused by your migration last December.

Date of experience: March 5, 2024
California
1 review
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The system is quick to throw me out and not helpful in correcting issues

Date of experience: March 5, 2024
Minnesota
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My credit card was just charged for a renewal and I did not get any notifications that it was due.

Date of experience: March 5, 2024
Virginia
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Difficult to log in with multiple user names and passwords ie site password and cpanel password etc.

Date of experience: March 5, 2024
North Carolina
2 reviews
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Support help is a bit sluggish at time and antiquate but i understand why. Logging in is more of a hassle than i think it should be. A simple email/password never works, i have to use my username and a password that is associated with that but if i try my email i get this odd error that knows the email and password works but isnt allowed to take that information for some reason.

Date of experience: March 5, 2024
Texas
1 review
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We've been with host gator a long time. They have an easy-to-use interface and excellent service. Zero complaints.

Date of experience: March 5, 2024
Brazil
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Because price and services
March 15, 2024

Because price and services. But now a lor of appealing advertisements.

Date of experience: March 5, 2024
Guatemala
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I had troubles with emails (send & receive) for few times... and the solutions it doesn't fast...

Too many problems with web site for automatic upgrades

Date of experience: March 5, 2024
Illinois
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When originally purchased, the SSL was included. I came into my dashboard only to find out that SSL has been inactivated and will now cost me about another $100. I was under the impression this was part for the deal when I renewed.

Date of experience: March 5, 2024
Florida
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Setting up our domain email has been a nightmare. DND refuses to populate on 5/6 of US servers. We contacted help several times and weeks into our Business subscription we still are not receiving emails from clients.

Date of experience: March 5, 2024
District of Columbia
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Exceptional Customer Support!
March 5, 2024

Exceptional Customer Support! Great Work.
Best Regards,
Lawrence Shapiro

Date of experience: March 5, 2024
California
1 review
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Because it was a reputable company and I could trust I was getting good service at a reasonable price.

Date of experience: March 5, 2024
Utah
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My email plan with you guys is not reliable. I consistently have problems sending emails. Im currently get return notices for all emails sent and cannot operate my business.

Date of experience: March 5, 2024
India
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The site previously was well managed and fast. The current theme is frustrating and messed up.

Date of experience: March 5, 2024