Before changing the primary domain of a hosting account, ensure the following:
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New Domain Should Not Already Exist as an Addon Domain
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The domain you plan to use as the new primary must not be added as an addon domain in the account.
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If it already exists as an addon domain, you need to remove it first.
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For guidance, please refer: https://portal.prabhuhost.com/knowledgebase/34/Step-by-Step-Guide-to-Create-and-Remove-an-Addon-Domain-with-Prabhu-Host-cPanel.html
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DNS / Name Server Updates
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Update the new domain’s NS or DNS records to point to the hosting server before making the primary domain change.
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Data Replacement Considerations
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If you are changing the primary domain without replacing website data, you must:
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Edit hardcoded domain references in files or environment variables.
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Update database entries where the old domain is used.
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Internal Ticket Opening
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After confirming all prerequisites, open a ticket in the internal system to request the primary domain change.
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Backups
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Even if data isn’t being replaced, take a backup of files and databases before proceeding.
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