{"id":3546,"date":"2014-07-27T22:42:21","date_gmt":"2014-07-28T02:42:21","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/underhost.com\/blog\/?p=3546"},"modified":"2025-03-15T04:38:10","modified_gmt":"2025-03-15T08:38:10","slug":"cpanel-tutorial-domains-addon-domains","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/underhost.com\/blog\/cpanel-tutorial-domains-addon-domains\/","title":{"rendered":"cPanel Tutorial: Domains – Addon Domains"},"content":{"rendered":"

cPanel Tutorial: How to Add and Manage Addon Domains<\/h2>\n

Description<\/strong>
\nThe Addon Domains feature in cPanel allows you to host multiple websites under a single hosting account. Each addon domain functions as an independent website with its own files, email, and settings.<\/p>\n

—<\/p>\n

How to Add an Addon Domain in cPanel<\/h3>\n

Follow these steps to add an addon domain:<\/p>\n

Step 1: Access the Addon Domains Tool<\/h4>\n
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  1. Log in to your cPanel account.<\/li>\n
  2. Navigate to the Domains<\/strong> section and click on Addon Domains<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Step 2: Enter Addon Domain Details<\/h4>\n
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    1. In the New Domain Name<\/strong> field, enter the domain you want to add.<\/li>\n
    2. The Subdomain\/FTP Username<\/strong> field will be auto-filled.<\/li>\n
    3. In the Document Root<\/strong> field, specify the directory where the website\u2019s files will be stored.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      Step 3: Set an FTP Password (Optional)<\/h4>\n
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      1. Enter a secure password if you want FTP access for the addon domain.<\/li>\n
      2. Click Add Domain<\/strong> to complete the process.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

        Important:<\/strong> The domain must be registered and its nameservers should point to your hosting provider before adding it as an addon domain.<\/p>\n

        —<\/p>\n

        How to Remove an Addon Domain<\/h3>\n

        Step 1: Access the Addon Domains Tool<\/h4>\n
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        1. Go to Domains > Addon Domains<\/strong> in cPanel.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

          Step 2: Remove the Addon Domain<\/h4>\n
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          1. Find the addon domain you want to remove.<\/li>\n
          2. Click Remove<\/strong> next to the domain name.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

            Tip:<\/strong> If you no longer need an addon domain but want it to redirect to another website, use the Manage Redirection<\/strong> option instead.<\/p>\n

            —<\/p>\n

            Addon Domain Pricing and Requirements<\/h3>\n