The short version: no code is needed
The discount most people are searching for is already in the price shown on SiteGround's plan pages. On 30 October 2026 the WordPress hosting page showed a banner reading Save up to 83% plus free migration, and each plan card showed the discounted first-term price with the regular rate beside it. The footnote on every card read Renews at the regular price, Prepaid for 12 months.
The siteground.com pages checked for this guide on 30 October 2026 published no coupon code. Sites that advertise exclusive SiteGround codes are not a source we can verify, and this guide does not repeat them. The intro prices on the plan cards are shown without any code.
Promotions listed on siteground.com on 30 October 2026
| Promotion | What SiteGround published | Where | Code needed? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Intro pricing | StartUp $2.99, GrowBig $4.99, GoGeek $7.99 per month for the first 12 months, prepaid | WordPress hosting page | No |
| Free domain and site transfer | For a limited time, a free domain and free site transfer on all plans | WordPress hosting page | No |
| Money-back window | 30-day money-back included (shared hosting; 14 days for cloud per refund policy) | Plan page pop-up and refund policy | No |
| Agency partner perks | No cost to join, a 3-month free trial, a free account for qualifying partners, unspecified volume discounts | Agencies page | No; its FAQ says agencies that white-label, resell or include hosting in maintenance services qualify |
| Student hosting | Discontinued; a SiteGround staff comment says no new submissions are accepted | SiteGround blog | Not available |
Worked example: intro term versus three years of hosting
The intro price applies to the first prepaid 12 months only. Assuming you keep the same plan and renew yearly at the regular monthly rate shown on 30 October 2026, three years cost the amounts below. The saving from the promotion is real but it is a one-year saving, not a permanent rate.
| Plan | Year 1 (intro, prepaid) | Years 2 and 3 (regular) | 3-year total | Saving vs 3 years at regular rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| StartUp | $35.88 (12 x $2.99) | $431.76 (24 x $17.99) | $467.64 | $180.00 |
| GrowBig | $59.88 (12 x $4.99) | $719.76 (24 x $29.99) | $779.64 | $300.00 |
| GoGeek | $95.88 (12 x $7.99) | $1,079.76 (24 x $44.99) | $1,175.64 | $444.00 |
How term length and renewals affect the price
The plan pages we checked on 30 October 2026 showed one promotional term: 12 months prepaid. They did not list a cheaper rate for longer upfront terms, so do not assume a two- or three-year prepay locks in the intro price. Check the term options and totals at checkout before paying.
Renewal costs, auto-renewal timing and how to stop automatic billing are covered in our SiteGround renewal pricing guide, so they are not repeated here. The key point for a discount hunter is that the year-2 bill on GrowBig is about six times the year-1 monthly rate.
What about the student discount?
SiteGround announced an improved student hosting program on its blog in November 2013. On that post, a SiteGround team member wrote in May 2021 that the student hosting program has been discontinued, hence no new submissions are accepted. We found no current student offer on siteground.com on 30 October 2026. Students pay the same published intro prices as everyone else.
Checklist before you buy on a promotion
- Screenshot the plan card showing the intro price, the renewal price and the 12-month prepaid footnote on the day you buy.
- Confirm whether the free domain would be charged if you cancel inside the refund window; SiteGround lists domain fees as non-refundable.
- Ignore third-party coupon codes; the published price needs no code.
- Budget for the regular rate from month 13 and decide in advance whether you will renew, switch plans or move.
- If you build sites for clients, read the agencies page FAQ: it says agencies that white-label, resell or include hosting in their maintenance services qualify, and that a free account for your own site applies while you host clients there.
Questions before you decide
Do I need a SiteGround coupon code?
No. The intro prices on SiteGround's plan pages apply without a code, and SiteGround did not publish any code when we checked on 30 October 2026.
How long does the SiteGround intro price last?
The plan cards say prepaid for 12 months, after which StartUp, GrowBig and GoGeek renew at $17.99, $29.99 and $44.99 a month.
Does SiteGround still have a student discount?
No. A SiteGround team member wrote on its blog in May 2021 that the student hosting program was discontinued, and no student offer appeared on siteground.com on 30 October 2026.
Is the free domain really free?
It is included as a limited-time promotion, but SiteGround's refund policy says domain fees are not refundable, so a fee can apply if you cancel for a refund.
Sources & verification
Product details and prices can change. Check the linked provider before buying.
- SiteGround WordPress hosting plans and prices Accessed 30 Oct 2026
- SiteGround KB: Refund policy Accessed 30 Oct 2026
- SiteGround web hosting for agencies Accessed 30 Oct 2026
- SiteGround blog: Student hosting program (with 2021 staff comment) Accessed 30 Oct 2026
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