Creating an addon domain in cPanel allows you to host multiple websites on a single hosting account. Here are the steps to create an addon domain in cPanel:
1. Login to cPanel: Access your hosting account and log in to cPanel using your username and password.
2. From the Domains section, click Addon Domains.
3. From the addon domains page, you can set up additional domain names that point to subdomains of your account. Enter the domain name in the New Domain Name field. The Subdomain and Document Root fields are prefilled based on the domain name you enter. You can leave the default or customize it if you wish.
4. Select the checkbox if you need to create an FTP account associated with the addon domain. This action reveals the fields to enter the FTP Username and Password.
5. Click "Add Domain": Once you've filled in the required information, click the "Add Domain" button. cPanel will then create the addon domain and set up the necessary DNS records.
6. Verify the Setup: After adding the addon domain, cPanel will provide a confirmation message. You can also see the addon domain listed in the "Addon Domains" section with details about its document root and FTP username.
7. Upload Your Website Files: Now that the addon domain is set up, you can upload your website files to the specified document root using FTP or the cPanel File Manager.
8. Configure DNS (if needed): If your domain is registered with a different registrar, you will need to update its DNS settings to point to your hosting server. You can find the necessary DNS records in the "Zone Editor" or "DNS Zone Editor" section of cPanel.
9. Wait for DNS Propagation: It may take some time for DNS changes to propagate across the internet. Be patient, and your website should be accessible through the addon domain once DNS propagation is complete.
