An Addon Domain allows you to host multiple websites on the same hosting account. Each addon domain is treated as a separate domain with its own website files and email addresses.
Here’s how to create an addon domain in cPanel:
Step 1: Log in to cPanel
- Open your browser and go to your cPanel login page (e.g.,
https://yourdomain.com:2083). - Enter your username and password, then click Log in.
Step 2: Access the Addon Domains Tool
- Scroll down to the Domains section in the cPanel dashboard.
- Click on Addon Domains.
Step 3: Add a New Addon Domain
- In the Create an Addon Domain section, fill in the following details:
- New Domain Name: Enter the domain name you want to add (e.g.,
example.com). - Subdomain: This is created automatically when you enter the domain name. You can modify it if needed.
- Document Root: Specify the directory where the website files for this domain will be stored (e.g.,
/public_html/example.com).
- New Domain Name: Enter the domain name you want to add (e.g.,
- Check the box for Create an FTP account associated with this Addon Domain if you want to create an FTP account for this domain.
- Enter the FTP username and password if creating an FTP account.
Step 4: Click Add Domain
- After entering all the details, click Add Domain.
- cPanel will create the addon domain and set up its directory.
Step 5: Upload Website Files
- Use the File Manager or an FTP client to upload the website files for the addon domain to the specified document root (e.g.,
/public_html/example.com).
Step 6: Update DNS Settings
- Log in to your domain registrar and update the nameservers for the new addon domain to match those of your hosting provider.
- Example:
ns1.yourhostingprovider.comandns2.yourhostingprovider.com.
- Example:
- Allow up to 24-48 hours for DNS propagation.
Step 7: Test the Addon Domain
- After DNS propagation, visit the addon domain (e.g.,
http://example.com) in your browser. - Confirm that the website loads correctly.
Tips for Creating an Addon Domain
- Plan File Organization: Store addon domain files in a dedicated subdirectory to avoid confusion with other websites on your account.
- Check Hosting Limits: Ensure your hosting plan supports addon domains and check the maximum number allowed.
- Secure Your Site: Set up SSL/TLS for the addon domain to ensure secure connections.
By creating an Addon Domain in cPanel, you can host multiple websites on the same account, saving costs and centralizing management.
