Hosting multiple websites under a single cPanel account is made easy with Prabhu Host’s addon domain feature. This step-by-step guide will show you how to add a new domain to your existing web hosting account, enabling you to manage multiple, independent websites efficiently.
Steps to Create an Addon Domain
1. Log in to Your cPanel
Start by accessing your Prabhu Host cPanel account using your provided login credentials.
2. Go to the “Domains” Section
Inside the cPanel dashboard, locate the “Domains” icon under the “Domains” section and click to proceed.
3. Click on “Create a New Domain”
You’ll see a button labeled “Create a New Domain.” Click it to initiate the addon domain setup process.
4. Enter Your Domain Name
In the field marked “Domain”, type the domain name you wish to add (e.g., example2.com).
5. Deselect “Share Document Root”
Make sure to uncheck the option that says:
“Share document root (/home/username/public_html) with 'yourdomain.com'”
This ensures your new domain gets its own separate directory.
6. Define the Directory Location
Choose a folder where you want the content for this addon domain to be stored (e.g., /home/username/example2.com). This is where you’ll upload files for the new site.
7. Submit Your Configuration
Once all fields are filled in correctly, click “Submit” to complete the setup.
Conclusion
You’ve now successfully created an Addon Domain with Prabhu Host's cPanel. This enables you to host and manage multiple standalone websites from one hosting account ideal for personal projects, clients, or expanding your online presence.
How to Remove an Addon Domain
If you want to remove an addon domain from your hosting account, follow these steps:
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Log in to Your cPanel
Access your Prabhu Host cPanel account with your credentials. -
Go to the “Domains” Section
Locate and click on the “Domains” icon. -
Manage the Addon Domain
Find the addon domain you want to remove and click the “Manage” button next to it. -
Remove the Domain
Inside the management page, you’ll see the option to “Remove Domain”. Click it to proceed. -
Confirm Deletion
Confirm the removal when prompted. This will remove the addon domain from your cPanel. -
Optional: Delete Files
If needed, manually delete the corresponding website files from File Manager (e.g.,/home/username/example2.com).
Conclusion
By following these steps, you can efficiently remove any addon domain while keeping your main hosting account intact. Always double-check that you have backups before deleting files or domains.
