{"id":66,"date":"2023-10-06T08:39:39","date_gmt":"2023-10-06T08:39:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/new.hostitsmart.com\/manage\/knowledgebase\/?p=66"},"modified":"2025-06-30T12:30:38","modified_gmt":"2025-06-30T12:30:38","slug":"how-to-add-an-addon-domain-in-cpanel-html","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hostitsmart.com\/manage\/knowledgebase\/66\/how-to-add-an-addon-domain-in-cpanel.html","title":{"rendered":"Guide to Add an Addon Domain in cPanel?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Are you looking to host multiple websites under a single cPanel account?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In that case, Addon Domains come into play!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are looking to launch a new blog, an eCommerce store, or a client\u2019s project, addon domains act as a fully functional domain that you can host on your primary cPanel account where you can host website files on a separate URL using one hosting plan that save you time, money, and management hassle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this guide, we will learn step-by-step how to add an addon domain in cPanel, including tips on how it works and what you should know before and after setup.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s get started!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr><p><strong>Also Read: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostitsmart.com\/manage\/knowledgebase\/224\/how-to-add-a-new-domain-to-cpanel.html\"><strong>How to Add a New Domain to cPanel?<\/strong><\/a><\/p><hr>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Prerequisites<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Before adding an addon domain in cPanel, you need to make sure:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Your hosting plan supports add-on domains (You need to check with your hosting provider).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The domain you want to add is already registered and pointing to your hosting\u2019s nameservers.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>You have access to cPanel and your login credentials.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr><p><strong>Also Read: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostitsmart.com\/manage\/knowledgebase\/359\/How-to-Configure-Domain-Redirects-in-cPanel.html\"><strong>How to Configure Domain Redirects in cPanel?<\/strong><\/a><\/p><hr>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Step-by-Step Process to Add an Addon Domain in cPanel<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2794 Log in to cPanel using your username &amp; password.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"405\" height=\"383\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostitsmart.com\/manage\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/cpanel-login-7.png\" alt=\"cpanel login\" class=\"wp-image-3403\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hostitsmart.com\/manage\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/cpanel-login-7.png 405w, https:\/\/www.hostitsmart.com\/manage\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/cpanel-login-7-300x284.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 405px) 100vw, 405px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>\u2794 Once logged in, look for the <strong>\u2018Domains\u2019<\/strong> and click it.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"677\" height=\"190\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostitsmart.com\/manage\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/select-domains.png\" alt=\"select domains\" class=\"wp-image-3404\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hostitsmart.com\/manage\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/select-domains.png 677w, https:\/\/www.hostitsmart.com\/manage\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/select-domains-300x84.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 677px) 100vw, 677px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>\u2794 After clicking it, click on the <strong>\u2018Create A Domain Name\u2019 <\/strong>button.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"168\" height=\"52\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostitsmart.com\/manage\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/create-a-new-domain.png\" alt=\"create a new domain\" class=\"wp-image-3405\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>\u2794 Now, you will see a form to fill out:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Domain:<\/strong> Enter the domain you want to add (e.g., mynewwebsite.com)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Subdomain:<\/strong> This is auto-filled by cPanel. You can leave it as-is.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Document Root:<\/strong> You must remove the tick from the <strong>\u2018Share<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>document root\u2019<\/strong> option,<strong> <\/strong>as this will allow you to have a separate directory. This is the directory where website files will be stored. cPanel auto-generates it (e.g., \/public_html\/mynewwebsite.com), but you can customize it if needed.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"854\" height=\"455\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostitsmart.com\/manage\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/create-new-domain-setting.png\" alt=\"create new domain - setting\" class=\"wp-image-3406\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hostitsmart.com\/manage\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/create-new-domain-setting.png 854w, https:\/\/www.hostitsmart.com\/manage\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/create-new-domain-setting-300x160.png 300w, https:\/\/www.hostitsmart.com\/manage\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/create-new-domain-setting-768x409.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 854px) 100vw, 854px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>\u2794 Once you have added the details, click on <strong>\u2018Submit\u2019<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"305\" height=\"55\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostitsmart.com\/manage\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/create-another-domain.png\" alt=\"create another domain\" class=\"wp-image-3407\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hostitsmart.com\/manage\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/create-another-domain.png 305w, https:\/\/www.hostitsmart.com\/manage\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/create-another-domain-300x54.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 305px) 100vw, 305px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>That\u2019s it! cPanel will now create a new directory in your file manager for the addon domain &amp; a subdomain (used internally by cPanel).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr><p><strong>Also Read: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostitsmart.com\/manage\/knowledgebase\/381\/How-to-Access-the-cPanel-Database-Remotely.html\"><strong>How to Access the cPanel Database Remotely?<\/strong><\/a><\/p><hr>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>And that\u2019s it! You have just learned how to add an addon domain in cPanel!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With this, you can run multiple websites from a single hosting account without purchasing anything extra. Whether you are starting a new blog, launching a side hustle, or managing a client project, addon domains make it incredibly simple.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So go ahead and add that new domain, giving your next big idea a place to live online!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Are you looking to host multiple websites under a single cPanel account? In that case, Addon Domains come into play! 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