Can I Host a Next.js Full-Stack Site on Hostinger Using a Subdomain?

It depends heavily on the Hostinger plan. A VPS should be capable of running the application, provided it has enough CPU, memory, storage, and the required database. You would typically deploy the Next.js app with Node.js and use Nginx or another reverse proxy to route shop.storename.com to it. Shared hosting may work only if Hostinger supports the required Node.js runtime and the app’s server-side features.

Next.js isn’t a CMS like WordPress; it’s a web application framework. Migrating it usually means obtaining the source code, environment variables, build instructions, database, and deployment requirements from the developer. Simply uploading website files may not be enough, especially if the site uses server-side rendering, API routes, authentication, or background services.

The subdomain itself shouldn’t be a problem. The DNS record for shop.storename.com needs to point to wherever the application is hosted, usually with an A record for a server IP or a CNAME supplied by the hosting platform. The current developer should confirm exactly which records are needed and whether the domain’s existing DNS records must be changed.

Before committing, contact Hostinger support with the exact plan and application requirements. Ask whether that plan supports long-running Node.js processes, incoming connections, process management, SSL, databases, and reverse-proxy configuration. If it’s a VPS, the developer can usually set everything up; if it’s shared hosting, there may be restrictions that make the application unsuitable.