How to Set Up Automatic Email Receipts for Stripe Donations on Hostinger

Updated 2026-07-09 · Hosting Reviews

Choosing the Right Hosting for Your Nonprofit Site

For a nonprofit or charity website, you need reliable uptime, easy payment integration, and a low cost. Hostinger’s shared plans start around $3–$5/month, while cloud and VPS options can climb to $15–$30/month. Shared hosting is usually enough if you expect moderate traffic and want a one‑click WordPress install with free SSL.

Pick the Platform That Fits Your Tech Comfort

If you’re a beginner, WordPress is the most popular choice: it powers 40% of the web, has thousands of donation plugins, and can be set up in minutes with Hostinger’s one‑click installer. For a fully managed experience, consider a website builder like Wix or Squarespace, but they often lack the same depth of Stripe integration and can be pricier in the long run.

Set Up Stripe and Enable Automatic Email Receipts

Stripe automatically sends email receipts to donors if you enable the feature in the dashboard. To get the receipts to show up in your nonprofit’s donor list, follow these steps:

1. Log in to Stripe Dashboard and go to Settings > Email receipts.
2. Toggle Send email receipts to ON. You can customize the email template with your nonprofit’s branding.
3. In your WordPress site, install the Stripe Payments or GiveWP plugin. These plugins automatically attach the receipt to the donor’s email.
4. Configure the donation form: add a field for the donor’s email, set the currency, and link the form to your Stripe account.
5. Test a donation with a test card (Stripe provides test numbers) to confirm the receipt is sent.

Integrate Donor Management and Volunteer Pages

Once receipts work, you can extend the site with volunteer sign‑ups or event calendars. Use plugins like GiveWP for donor management and Event Espresso for events. Hostinger’s fast servers keep page loads under two seconds, which is critical for user experience and SEO.

Deploy, Secure, and Monitor Your Site

After building, publish your WordPress site from Hostinger. Enable the free Let's Encrypt SSL, set up automatic backups, and monitor uptime with a free plugin. Keep your WordPress core, theme, and plugins updated to avoid security holes.

FAQ

How do I get a domain with Hostinger?

During sign‑up you can search for a domain name; Hostinger offers it at the same price as the hosting plan. Domains are usually included for the first year, with renewal at a slightly higher rate.

Will automatic email receipts work with all Stripe plans?

Yes, the email receipt feature is available on every Stripe plan. The only requirement is that the donor’s email is captured on the donation form.

Can I use a different CMS instead of WordPress?

You can use a static site generator or Joomla, but WordPress is the most beginner‑friendly and has the widest plugin ecosystem for nonprofits. Hostinger supports all major CMSs, though.