How I Got $95 Back on My Hosting Purchase (And You Can Too)
Seriously, why would you pay full price for hosting when you can get real money back? Here's the exact process I use every single time.
Last month, I bought a hosting plan for a new project. Paid $7,200 for the year. Two months later, I got $5,760 deposited straight into my account. That's 80% cashback. Real money, not some "store credit" nonsense.
And the crazy part? Most people have no idea this is even possible. They're out there paying full price like chumps. So here's exactly how hosting cashback works, and how you can start doing it too.
Wait, What Actually is Hosting Cashback?
Let's clear this up first
It's simple: hosting companies pay referral commissions when someone signs up through a partner link. Most "review sites" keep that entire commission for themselves. Cashback platforms give most of it back to you.
Here's the flow:
- 1You click a tracked link to a hosting provider
- 2You buy hosting (you were going to anyway)
- 3Hosting company pays the platform a commission
- 4Platform gives you most of that commission as cashback
- 5Real money hits your bank account or UPI
This isn't a discount or a coupon. This is actual cash that ends up in your wallet. You can withdraw it, spend it, whatever.
The Complete Step-by-Step Process
Bookmark this and follow it every time you buy hosting
Create Your Free Account
Takes literally 60 seconds
Head to HostCashback and sign up with your email. No credit card needed, no hidden fees. Just your email and a password.
Create Free AccountBrowse Hosting Offers
25+ providers, all with cashback rates listed
Check out the offers page. You'll see every hosting provider we work with, plus the exact cashback percentage you'll get. Hostinger gives 80%, Bluehost gives 75%, and so on.
Pro tip: The cashback percentage is based on what the hosting company pays us. Higher percentages = more money back for you.
Click the "Get Cashback" Button
This is important — don't skip this step
When you find a hosting provider you like, click the "Get Cashback" button on their offer card. This creates a tracked link that tells the hosting company you came from us.
Important: If you go directly to the hosting site without clicking through our link, we can't track your purchase and you won't get cashback. Always click first.
Complete Your Purchase
Buy the hosting plan you need
You'll be taken to the hosting provider's website. Choose your plan, enter your details, and complete the purchase normally. Buy annual plans if you can — bigger purchase means bigger cashback.
- Don't close the browser tab before completing purchase
- Don't use ad blockers or VPNs (they can break tracking)
- Complete purchase in the same browser session
Submit Your Cashback Claim
Helps us verify your purchase faster
After you complete the purchase, come back to HostCashback and submit a claim. You'll need:
- Your order ID from the hosting company
- Purchase amount
- Screenshot of your order confirmation (optional but helps)
This step isn't always required (we track most purchases automatically), but submitting a claim speeds up the verification process.
Get Your Money
The part where you actually get paid
Once the hosting company confirms your purchase (usually takes 30-60 days), we'll credit the cashback to your HostCashback wallet. From there, you can withdraw it to your UPI or bank account.
Withdrawal details:
- • Minimum withdrawal: $100
- • Processing time: 24-48 hours
- • Supported: UPI and Bank Transfer
That's it. Real money in your account for doing something you were going to do anyway.
Current Cashback Rates
What you'll actually get back (as of December 2025)
Hostinger
Most popular budget option
80%
cashback
Bluehost
Best for WordPress sites
75%
cashback
SiteGround
Premium performance
70%
cashback
And 25+ more hosting providers
See All ProvidersTips to Maximize Your Cashback
1. Buy Annual Plans
Cashback is based on purchase amount. A $7,200 annual plan gets you way more back than a $600 monthly plan. Plus annual plans are usually cheaper per month anyway.
2. Stack With Hosting Discounts
Hosting companies run their own sales all the time. Use their discount to lower your upfront cost, then get cashback on top. Double savings.
3. Compare Cashback Percentages
If you're torn between two similar providers, check which one has higher cashback. An extra 10% cashback can mean $500-1000 more in your pocket.
4. Keep Your Email Receipt
Just in case there's any verification needed later. Takes 2 seconds to save the email, saves potential hassle down the line.
Common Questions
Is this actually free?
Yes. You don't pay anything to use HostCashback. We make money from hosting companies when they pay us commissions, and we share most of that with you.
Why does cashback take 30-60 days?
Hosting companies don't pay us immediately either. They want to make sure you don't refund your purchase. Once their refund period passes, they pay us, and we pay you. Industry standard.
Can I use this with hosting provider coupons?
Usually yes! Most cashback works fine with discount codes. You get the hosting company's discount AND the cashback. Win-win.
What if my purchase doesn't track?
That's why we ask you to submit claims with your order details. If automatic tracking fails, we can manually verify your purchase and credit your cashback.
Can I withdraw cashback immediately?
Once it's in your wallet, yes. Minimum withdrawal is $100, and we process it within 24-48 hours. But the cashback takes 30-60 days to appear in your wallet first.
Stop Paying Full Price
Next time you need hosting, take 2 extra minutes and get cashback. Your future self will thank you when that money hits your account.