Adding an addon domain in cPanel allows you to host additional domains on your hosting account. This is useful if you have multiple websites or if you want to host websites for your clients. In this article, we will guide you through the process of adding an addon domain in cPanel.
Step-by-Step Guide to Adding an Addon Domain in cPanel:
Step 1: Log in to cPanel Log in to your cPanel account using your username and password. You should be able to access the cPanel dashboard.
Step 2: Navigate to the "Addon Domains" section Once you are in the cPanel dashboard, navigate to the "Domains" section and click on "Addon Domains". This will take you to the addon domain setup page.
Step 3: Enter the domain details On the addon domain setup page, enter the domain name that you want to add to your hosting account in the "New Domain Name" field. The "Subdomain" and "Document Root" fields will be automatically filled in based on the domain name you entered.
You can also choose a password for the FTP account that will be created for the addon domain. This will allow you to access the files of the addon domain using an FTP client.
Step 4: Add the addon domain Click on the "Add Domain" button to add the addon domain to your hosting account. You will receive a confirmation message once the domain has been added.
Step 5: Update DNS settings To ensure that the addon domain is properly configured, you will need to update the DNS settings for the domain. This can be done by logging in to your domain registrar's account and updating the nameservers to the nameservers provided by your hosting provider.
