{"id":84,"date":"2023-05-28T11:47:18","date_gmt":"2023-05-28T06:17:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hostbet.in\/blog\/?p=84"},"modified":"2025-01-24T14:29:48","modified_gmt":"2025-01-24T08:59:48","slug":"how-to-add-additional-domain-in-cpanel-a-step-by-step-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hostbet.in\/blog\/how-to-add-additional-domain-in-cpanel-a-step-by-step-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Add Additional Domain in cPanel: A Step-by-Step Guide 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Are you looking to expand your online presence by adding an additional domain to your existing cPanel account? In this article, we will guide you step by step through the process of adding new domains to cPanel, allowing you to manage multiple websites from a single hosting account.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Expanding your online presence requires a good domain as well as reliable web hosting. You don&#8217;t need to go far to find good web hosting, as Hostbet <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostbet.in\/shared-hosting\">shared hosting<\/a> is an excellent option for personal websites, blogs, or small businesses. You should definitely consider Hostbet&#8217;s shared hosting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_71 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-light-blue ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hostbet.in\/blog\/how-to-add-additional-domain-in-cpanel-a-step-by-step-guide\/#How_to_Add_Additional_Domain_in_cPanel\" title=\"How to Add Additional Domain in cPanel\">How to Add Additional Domain in cPanel<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hostbet.in\/blog\/how-to-add-additional-domain-in-cpanel-a-step-by-step-guide\/#Final_Thoughts_on_the_%E2%80%93_How_to_Add_Additional_Domain_in_cPanel\" title=\"Final Thoughts on the &#8211;  How to Add Additional Domain in cPanel\">Final Thoughts on the &#8211;  How to Add Additional Domain in cPanel<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hostbet.in\/blog\/how-to-add-additional-domain-in-cpanel-a-step-by-step-guide\/#What_is_an_addon_domain_in_cPanel\" title=\"What is an addon domain in cPanel?\">What is an addon domain in cPanel?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hostbet.in\/blog\/how-to-add-additional-domain-in-cpanel-a-step-by-step-guide\/#What_is_the_difference_between_Subdomain_and_add-on_domain_in_cPanel\" title=\"What is the difference between Subdomain and add-on domain in cPanel?\">What is the difference between Subdomain and add-on domain in cPanel?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hostbet.in\/blog\/how-to-add-additional-domain-in-cpanel-a-step-by-step-guide\/#How_do_I_access_the_addon_domain_in_cPanel\" title=\"How do I access the addon domain in cPanel?\">How do I access the addon domain in cPanel?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hostbet.in\/blog\/how-to-add-additional-domain-in-cpanel-a-step-by-step-guide\/#Can_I_add_multiple_add-on_domains_to_cPanel\" title=\"Can I add multiple add-on domains to cPanel?\">Can I add multiple add-on domains to cPanel?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hostbet.in\/blog\/how-to-add-additional-domain-in-cpanel-a-step-by-step-guide\/#Can_I_remove_an_add-on_domain_from_cPanel\" title=\"Can I remove an add-on domain from cPanel?\">Can I remove an add-on domain from cPanel?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Add_Additional_Domain_in_cPanel\"><\/span>How to Add Additional Domain in cPanel<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>By following these simple steps, you can easily set up a new domain.-<strong>Before creating a domain, you need to know about the add-on domain and subdomain.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Add-on Domain:<\/strong> An add-on domain is a separate domain with its own domain name. If you enter testing2.com, then that is considered an add-on domain, and these are treated as separate websites.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Subdomain<\/strong>: A subdomain is an extension of your main domain. For example, if your main site is testing.com, you can create a subdomain like that too.testing.com, for subdomains, you do not need to register the domain with a domain registrar, and it is not treated as a separate website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 1<\/strong> : Log into your hosting cPanel dashboard, where you can easily access various settings and features.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 2<\/strong> : Navigate to the Domains section, then click on Domain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"737\" height=\"334\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostbet.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_20230527_192350.jpg\" alt=\"How to Add Additional Domain\" class=\"wp-image-75\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hostbet.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_20230527_192350.jpg 737w, https:\/\/www.hostbet.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_20230527_192350-300x136.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 737px) 100vw, 737px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 3<\/strong>: Look for the &#8220;Create a New Domain&#8221;, then click on Create a New Domain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1015\" height=\"458\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostbet.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_20230527_192619.jpg\" alt=\"How to Add Additional Domain\" class=\"wp-image-76\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hostbet.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_20230527_192619.jpg 1015w, https:\/\/www.hostbet.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_20230527_192619-300x135.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.hostbet.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_20230527_192619-768x347.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1015px) 100vw, 1015px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 4<\/strong>: Enter the domain that you would like to create.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"661\" height=\"381\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostbet.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_20230527_192828.jpg\" alt=\"Add Additional Domain\" class=\"wp-image-77\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hostbet.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_20230527_192828.jpg 661w, https:\/\/www.hostbet.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_20230527_192828-300x173.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 661px) 100vw, 661px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Note<\/strong> : If you select the &#8220;Share Document Root&#8221; option, whether you are creating a subdomain or addon domain, it will automatically link to the primary domain. When visitors open the domain you&#8217;ve created, they&#8217;ll be redirected to the same content that&#8217;s already on the primary domain, and this will be called an alias.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"843\" height=\"529\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostbet.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_20230527_193138.jpg\" alt=\"Additional Domain\" class=\"wp-image-79\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hostbet.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_20230527_193138.jpg 843w, https:\/\/www.hostbet.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_20230527_193138-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.hostbet.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_20230527_193138-768x482.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 843px) 100vw, 843px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want to create a subdomain or an add-on domain that is independent from the main domain, then you have to deselect the &#8220;Share Document Root&#8221; option.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"299\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostbet.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_20230527_193022.jpg\" alt=\"Additional Domain\" class=\"wp-image-78\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hostbet.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_20230527_193022.jpg 650w, https:\/\/www.hostbet.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_20230527_193022-300x138.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><strong>Step 5 <\/strong>: <\/strong>Click on Submit button to add a new domain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"299\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostbet.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_20230527_193312.jpg\" alt=\"Additional Domain\" class=\"wp-image-80\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hostbet.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_20230527_193312.jpg 650w, https:\/\/www.hostbet.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_20230527_193312-300x138.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Congratulations! You have successfully added an new domain to your cPanel account.Now you can easily install WordPress and build your website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1013\" height=\"421\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostbet.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_20230527_193435.jpg\" alt=\"How to Add Additional Domain in cPanel\" class=\"wp-image-81\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hostbet.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_20230527_193435.jpg 1013w, https:\/\/www.hostbet.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_20230527_193435-300x125.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.hostbet.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_20230527_193435-768x319.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1013px) 100vw, 1013px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Final_Thoughts_on_the_%E2%80%93_How_to_Add_Additional_Domain_in_cPanel\"><\/span>Final Thoughts on the &#8211;  How to Add Additional Domain in cPanel<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Adding an new domain to your <a href=\"https:\/\/support.cpanel.net\/hc\/en-us\/articles\/360053267473-How-to-create-an-Addon-Domain\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">cPanel<\/a> account is the best way to grow your business by building your online presence and allowing you to manage multiple websites. By following the step-by-step guide provided in this article, you can add an add-on domain to cPanel, allowing you to expand your online ventures with ease.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostbet.in\/blog\/how-to-host-a-website-using-hostbet-hosting\/\">How to Host a Website<\/a> Using HostBet Hosting- A Complete Guide for Beginners<\/p>\n\n\n<div id=\"rank-math-faq\" class=\"rank-math-block\">\n<div class=\"rank-math-list \">\n<div id=\"faq-question-1685209010983\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_an_addon_domain_in_cPanel\"><\/span>What is an addon domain in cPanel?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>An add-on domain is a separate domain with its own domain name. If you enter testing2.com, then that is considered an add-on domain, allowing you to manage multiple websites from a single hosting account, and these are treated as separate websites,<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1685209400270\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_difference_between_Subdomain_and_add-on_domain_in_cPanel\"><\/span>What is the difference between Subdomain and add-on domain in cPanel?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p><strong>Add-on Domain <\/strong>&#8211; An add-on domain is a separate domain with its own domain name. If you enter testing2.com, then that is considered an add-on domain, and these are treated as separate websites.<br \/><strong>Subdomain<\/strong> &#8211; A subdomain is an extension of your main domain. For example, if your main site is testing.com, you can create a subdomain like too.testing.com, for subdomains, you do not need to register the domain with a domain registrar, and it is not treated as a separate website.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1685209493897\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_access_the_addon_domain_in_cPanel\"><\/span>How do I access the addon domain in cPanel?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Step 1: Log into your hosting cPanel dashboard, where you can easily access various settings and features.<br \/>Step 2 : Navigate to the Domains section, then click on Domain.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1685242603298\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_add_multiple_add-on_domains_to_cPanel\"><\/span>Can I add multiple add-on domains to cPanel?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Yes, You can add domains as per your hosting plan; if you have 5 domains in your plan, you can add 5 domains, and if you have unlimited, you can add unlimited new domains.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1685242643889\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_remove_an_add-on_domain_from_cPanel\"><\/span>Can I remove an add-on domain from cPanel?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Yes, you can remove an add-on domain from cPanel. 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