How to Add an Addon and Alias (Parked) Domain in cPanel

If you have multiple domain names or are creating different business websites with a single hosting account, it is possible to manage them efficiently. Depending on your hosting plan, you can add multiple domains within the allowed limit. cPanel provides a simple way to do this, whether you need separate websites or multiple domains pointing to the same content. Follow this step-by-step guide to add addon and alias domains easily.

Adding an Addon Domain in cPanel

An addon domain is a fully functional domain that can have its own website, email, and other features, separate from your primary domain.

Steps to Add an Addon Domain:

1. Log in to cPanel – Navigate to your cPanel dashboard and find the Domains option under the Domains section.
2. Create a New Domain – Click the ‘Create a New Domain’ button on the right side of the page.
3. Enter the Domain Name – In the ‘Domain’ text box, type the domain name you want to add.
4. Disable Shared Document Root – Uncheck the option for ‘Share Document Root (/home/user/public_html)’ to ensure the new domain has its separate directory.
5. Specify the Directory – Enter the folder where the web files for this domain will be stored.
6. Submit the Changes – Click the ‘Submit’ button to complete the process.
Your addon domain is now successfully added, and you can start managing its content separately from your primary domain.

Adding an Alias (Parked) Domain in cPanel

An alias (parked domain) points to your primary domain and displays the same content. This is useful if you want multiple domains to show the same website.

Steps to Add an Alias Domain:

1. Follow Steps 1 and 2 – Log in to cPanel and click Domains > Create a New Domain, just like in the addon domain setup.
2. Enter the Domain Name – In the ‘Domain’ text box, type the domain name you want to use as an alias.
3. Enable Shared Document Root – Ensure that the option ‘Share Document Root (/home/user/public_html)’ is selected. This makes the alias domain display the same content as the primary domain.
4. Submit the Changes – Click the ‘Submit’ button to complete the process.

Your alias domain is now set up and will display the same website as your main domain.

Adding addon and alias domains in cPanel is a simple yet powerful way to manage multiple websites or direct multiple domains to the same content. Whether you’re hosting separate websites or consolidating brand names, these features provide flexibility and efficiency. Follow these steps, and you’ll have your domains configured in no time!
For more insightful guides on website management, check out our blog!