An Addon Domain allows you to host additional websites on your hosting account. With cPanel, you can easily create and manage multiple addon domains, making it cost-effective to host more than one site under the same account.
Steps to Create an Addon Domain in cPanel
Follow these steps to set up an Addon Domain:
1. Log in to cPanel
- Access your cPanel account via the CustomerPanel or by navigating to
yourdomain.com/cpanel. - Enter your username and password to log in.
2. Locate the Addon Domains Feature
- In the cPanel dashboard, navigate to the Domains section.
- Click on the Addon Domains icon.
3. Add a New Domain
Fill out the form to create the Addon Domain:
- New Domain Name: Enter the domain you want to add (e.g.,
example.com). - Subdomain: cPanel will automatically generate a subdomain. You can leave it as-is or modify it.
- Document Root: This is the directory where the files for your addon domain will be stored. cPanel will auto-generate this path (e.g.,
/public_html/example.com). - Click Add Domain to complete the process.
4. Upload Files for the Addon Domain
After creating the Addon Domain, you’ll need to upload your website files:
- Go to the File Manager in cPanel.
- Navigate to the document root directory created for the addon domain (e.g.,
/public_html/example.com). - Upload your website files to this directory.
5. Update the Domain’s DNS Settings
Ensure the domain’s DNS is correctly configured to point to your hosting server:
- Log in to your domain registrar’s dashboard.
- Update the nameservers to match your hosting account’s nameservers (e.g.,
ns1.yourhost.comandns2.yourhost.com). - Allow up to 24-48 hours for DNS propagation.
Managing Your Addon Domain
Once your Addon Domain is created, you can manage it in cPanel:
- Redirects: Use the Redirects option in cPanel to set up forwarding for your addon domain.
- Email Accounts: Create unique email accounts for the addon domain via the Email Accounts section in cPanel.
- Subdomain Access: Access the addon domain through the associated subdomain if needed.
Key Considerations
- Ensure your hosting plan supports multiple domains before creating an Addon Domain.
- Use a secure and organized document root for each addon domain to prevent conflicts.
- Check DNS propagation status using tools like What's My DNS.
Need Assistance?
If you encounter any issues or need help setting up your Addon Domain, contact our support team through the CustomerPanel. We’re here to assist you with hosting your additional websites effortlessly.
