How to Create an Addon Domain in cPanel – Step by Step Guide

An Addon Domain allows you to host multiple websites on a single cPanel account. Each addon domain acts as an independent website with its own content, email accounts, and settings.

Step 1: Log in to cPanel

1. Open your web browser.
2. Go to your cPanel login URL (e.g., yourdomain.com/cpanel or cpanel.yourdomain.com or youdomain:2083).
3. Enter your Username and Password.
4. Click Log in.

Step 2: Open the Addon Domains Feature

1. In the cPanel Dashboard, scroll down to the Domains section.
2. Click on Domains.
3. On the Next Page click on ‘Create A New Domain‘ button

Step 3: Enter the New Domain Information

On the Addon Domains page, fill in the required details:

1. New Domain Name: Enter the full domain name you want to add (e.g., example.com). The subdomain will automatically be filled based on your domain name. You can leave it as is.
2. Document Root: This is the directory where the website files will be stored. By default, it is set to public_html/example.com (It is recommended you uncheck the tick if ticked so that your addon domain will go to the root directory instead of the public_html folder).
3. Create: Click on the Submit button to create the addon domain.

✅ Tip: The Document Root is the folder where all your website files will be uploaded.

Step 4: (Optional) Create an FTP Account

If you want a separate FTP account for this addon domain:

• Check the box “Create an FTP account associated with this Addon Domain”.
• Enter a Username and Password.
• Click Create FTP Account.

Step 5: Click “Add Domain”

• Once you’ve entered all details, click the Submit button.
• cPanel will process your request and add the domain.
• You should see a success message confirming the addon domain has been created.

Step 6: Update DNS Settings (If Needed)

If the addon domain is not using the same nameservers as your main domain, you need to:

1. Go to your Domain Registrar (e.g., telaHosting).
2. Update the nameservers to match your hosting provider’s nameservers (e.g., ns1.tela-host.com, ns2.tela-host.com).
3. Wait for DNS propagation (can take up to 24 hours).

Step 7: Upload Website Files (Optional)

1. Go to cPanel > File Manager.
2. Navigate to the Document Root of the addon domain (e.g., public_html/example.com).
3. Upload your website files or install a CMS like WordPress.

Step 8: Test Your Website

After setup, test the addon domain:

• Open a web browser and visit yournewdomain.com.
• If the DNS has propagated, your website should load successfully.

✅ Done! You have successfully created an addon domain in cPanel! 🚀

Troubleshooting Tips

🔹 Domain Not Working?

• Ensure the domain is correctly pointed to your hosting’s nameservers.
• Clear your browser cache or try accessing the domain from another network.

🔹 Cannot Create Addon Domain?

• Some hosting plans have limits on the number of addon domains. Check with your provider.
• Make sure the domain is not already added to another cPanel account.

Let us know if you need more help! Happy hosting 😊