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How to Add an Addon Domain

Learn what an addon domain is and how to add one in cPanel. Includes detailed steps and screenshots to help you add it easily.

  1. Log into cPanel on the account to add the domain on.

2. Click "Domains" under the "Domains" section.

3. Click the "Create A New Domain" button.

4. Enter the domain name to add in the "Domain" text box.

5. Deselect the "Share document root (/home/username/public_html) with “domain.tld”." option.

6. Enter the directory where you want the files for this domain to exist.

7. Click the "Submit" button.

Note:

  • To create your domain’s DNS records, use cPanel’s zone editor interface (cPanel » Home » Domains » Zone Editor). Contact your hosting provider to create or update any records that you cannot create or update in this interface.

  • You cannot register a domain in cPanel, or update or renew a domain’s registration. To find out how to register a domain, or update or renew a domain’s registration, contact your hosting provider.

  • Certificates

    When you create a domain or subdomain, the system will attempt to secure that domain with an existing certificate.

    1. If no certificate exists, the system will generate a self-signed certificate to secure the new domain.

    2. The hosting provider enables AutoSSL for the account that owns the new domain, the system will add a request for an AutoSSL certificate to secure the new domain and install it when it becomes available.

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