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How To Add An Addon Domain In CPanel: A Detailed Guide

by Akc3416

If you’re managing multiple websites, adding an addon domain in cPanel is a crucial skill. This guide will walk you through the process step-by-step, ensuring you can efficiently manage your additional websites within a single cPanel account.

What is an Addon Domain?

An addon domain allows you to host multiple websites on a single hosting account. Each addon domain functions as a separate website with its own content and domain name but shares the resources of the main hosting account.

Steps to Add an Addon Domain in cPanel

Step 1: Log in to cPanel

  1. Access cPanel: Navigate to your web hosting provider’s cPanel login page. This is usually found at https://abssoft.net.np:2083 or a similar URL provided by your hosting provider.
  2. Enter Credentials: Log in with your username and password.

Step 2: Navigate to the Addon Domains Section

  1. Locate Addon Domains: In the cPanel dashboard, scroll down to the “Domains” section.
  2. Click Addon Domains: Select the “Addon Domains” option to open the addon domains management interface.

Step 3: Enter the New Domain Information

  1. New Domain Name: In the “New Domain Name” field, enter the domain name you want to add (e.g., example.com).
  2. Subdomain and Document Root:
    • Subdomain: cPanel will automatically create a subdomain based on the domain name you entered. You can leave this as default or change it if necessary.
    • Document Root: This is the directory where the files for the addon domain will be stored. cPanel usually suggests a folder in the format /public_html/example.com. You can modify this if needed, but it’s often best to use the default.

Step 4: Create an FTP Account (Optional)

  1. FTP Account: If you want to create a separate FTP account for this addon domain, check the “Create an FTP account associated with this Addon Domain” box.
  2. FTP Username: Enter a username for the FTP account.
  3. Password: Create a strong password for the FTP account.
  4. Password (Again): Re-enter the password to confirm it.

Step 5: Click Add Domain

  1. Add Domain: Once all the information is filled out, click the “Add Domain” button.
  2. Processing: cPanel will process the request. This may take a few moments.

Step 6: Update DNS Settings

  1. DNS Configuration: After adding the addon domain, you need to point its DNS to your hosting server. This usually involves changing the nameservers of the addon domain to match those of your primary domain.
  2. Nameserver Update: Log in to your domain registrar (where you purchased the addon domain) and update the nameservers. This process varies by registrar, but generally, you’ll need to enter the nameservers provided by your hosting provider.

Step 7: Verify the Setup

  1. Propagation Time: DNS changes can take up to 48 hours to propagate, although it’s usually faster.
  2. Check Accessibility: After propagation, visit the new addon domain in your browser to ensure it’s working correctly. You should see a default cPanel page or any content you’ve uploaded to the document root directory.