CLAIM YOUR LISTING
Search for your hosting company below. Claiming gives you a free dashboard to update your profile, add plans, post deals, and improve your HostScore.
Claiming a hosting company listing on HostList.io is a free verification process that gives the listed business control over its directory profile. As of 2026, HostList tracks 28,000+ hosting companies , claiming your listing takes under 5 minutes via either email at your company domain or a DNS TXT record. Once verified, the host dashboard lets you edit profile metadata (location, founded year, segment, description), add hosting plans with pricing, publish promotional deals, request verified customer reviews, and view profile analytics. Claiming improves the Trust component of your HostScore (worth 45 of 100 total points) because verified ownership is an accountability signal directory visitors and AI search engines look for. There is no credit card, no trial, no upgrade path , claiming is permanently free, and HostList does not sell rankings.
CLAIM IN 5 STEPS
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Search for your hosting company
Use the search box on this page to find your company by name. HostList tracks 28,000+ hosting providers , your listing likely already exists.
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Select your listing
Click your company name in the search results. If it shows "Already claimed", another verified owner has access; contact us if that is incorrect.
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Choose verification method
Pick email verification (link sent to admin@yourdomain.com) or DNS TXT record. Email is fastest at under 5 minutes.
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Complete verification
Click the link in the verification email or wait for DNS propagation. HostList confirms ownership automatically.
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Access your dashboard
Once verified, you land in your dashboard where you can edit profile data, add plans, publish deals, and request reviews. Each action raises your HostScore.
CLAIMED HOST BENEFITS
Profile editing
Update name, location, founding year, segment, description, and categories. Shows on your /host/[slug] page within minutes.
Hosting plans
Publish your plans with pricing, features, and links. Plans appear on your profile and category pages.
Deals & coupons
Post promotional offers visible on /deals/web-hosting-coupons and your profile. Free traffic from deal-seekers.
Verified reviews
Request reviews from real customers via tracked links. Verified reviews boost the Trust component of your HostScore.
Profile analytics
Track views, clicks, comparison appearances, and traffic sources. Identify which signals matter most for your visibility.
Claimed badge
A green Claimed badge appears on your listing across the directory, comparison pages, and rankings , strong trust signal for searchers.
FREQUENTLY ASKED
How do I claim my hosting company listing on HostList?
Search for your hosting company name on hostlist.io/claim, click your listing in the results, then verify ownership via either an email at your company domain or a DNS TXT record. Verification typically takes under 5 minutes. Once claimed, you get access to the host dashboard where you can edit your profile, add hosting plans, publish deals, and respond to reviews.
Is it free to claim my listing?
Yes, claiming a listing on HostList is completely free and always will be. There is no credit card required, no trial period, no upgrade path. The free dashboard gives every claimed host the same access to profile management, plan publishing, deal posting, and HostScore signal improvements. HostList does not sell rankings , claiming and improving your profile is the only legitimate way to influence your visibility.
What happens after I claim my listing?
After verification, you land in the host dashboard where you can complete your profile (location, founded year, segment, description), add hosting plans with pricing, publish promotional deals visible on /deals, request verified reviews, view analytics on profile traffic, and earn the green Claimed badge that appears on your listing. Each completed action improves your HostScore, raising your position in directory rankings.
How does claiming improve my HostScore?
Claimed listings score higher on the Trust component (25 of the 100 total HostScore points) because verified ownership is a real accountability signal. Adding plans and accurate metadata raises Profile Completeness (also 25 points). Updating regularly improves Freshness (25 points). Most newly claimed hosts see a 5 to 15 point HostScore lift within a week as they complete their profile and the freshness component refreshes.
What verification methods are supported?
Two verification methods are supported: Email , a one-time link sent to an address at your company domain (eg admin@yourhost.com), confirms ownership in under 5 minutes; DNS TXT record , a unique TXT record added to your domain DNS, confirmed by HostList automatically once propagated. Most hosts use email verification because it is faster. Both methods are equally trusted.
Can someone claim my listing without my permission?
No. All claims require ownership verification via email at your company domain or a DNS TXT record on the domain you control. Both methods require access to systems only the legitimate owner can modify. If you suspect a fraudulent claim, contact contact@hostlist.io with proof of ownership and the team will investigate within 1 business day.