Managing addon domains in cPanel

As a web hosting provider, Infinity Domain Hosting understands that managing multiple websites can be a daunting task. However, with cPanel, managing multiple domains becomes a breeze. In this knowledgebase article, we'll be discussing how to manage addon domains in cPanel.

What is an addon domain?

An addon domain is a domain that points to a subdirectory of your primary domain. This means that you can host multiple domains on a single hosting account without the need to purchase additional hosting packages. With addon domains, you can manage multiple websites from a single cPanel account.

How to add an addon domain in cPanel

Step 1: Login to your cPanel account

To add an addon domain, you need to log in to your cPanel account. You can do this by visiting yourdomain.com/cpanel and entering your login credentials.

Step 2: Navigate to the "Addon Domains" section

Once you've logged in to cPanel, navigate to the "Addon Domains" section. You can find this section by using the search bar or by scrolling down to the "Domains" section.

Step 3: Add the new addon domain

To add a new addon domain, you need to enter the domain name and the subdomain/FTP username. You also need to specify the document root directory where the files for the addon domain will be stored. Once you've entered all the details, click on the "Add Domain" button.

Step 4: Wait for propagation

After you've added the addon domain, it may take some time for the changes to propagate. This can take anywhere from a few minutes to 48 hours, depending on your DNS provider.

How to manage an addon domain in cPanel

Now that you've added an addon domain, let's discuss how to manage it in cPanel.

1. Managing files for the addon domain

To manage files for the addon domain, you need to navigate to the "File Manager" section in cPanel. Here, you can access the files for your primary domain as well as the addon domains. You can upload files, create directories, delete files, and modify file permissions.

2. Creating email accounts for the addon domain

To create email accounts for the addon domain, you need to navigate to the "Email Accounts" section in cPanel. Here, you can create new email accounts for your primary domain as well as the addon domains. You can also manage existing email accounts, change passwords, and set up email forwarding.

3. Installing applications for the addon domain

To install applications for the addon domain, you need to navigate to the "Softaculous Apps Installer" section in cPanel. Here, you can choose from a wide range of applications, including content management systems, e-commerce platforms, and forum software. You can install these applications with just a few clicks.

4. Creating and managing databases for the addon domain

To create and manage databases for the addon domain, you need to navigate to the "MySQL Databases" section in cPanel. Here, you can create new databases, manage existing databases, and assign users to the databases. You can also backup and restore databases.

5. Redirecting the addon domain

If you want to redirect the addon domain to another domain or subdomain, you can do so by navigating to the "Redirects" section in cPanel. Here, you can set up permanent or temporary redirects for your addon domains.

Conclusion

Managing addon domains in cPanel is a simple process that allows you to host multiple websites on a single hosting account. With Infinity Domain Hosting's Turbo Webhosting powered by Litespeed Web Servers, you can rest assured that your websites will load faster and perform better than on traditional web hosting.

With a minimum of 2GB RAM per cPanel account and 100% NVMe SSD storage, you can be sure that your websites will have the resources they need to run smoothly.