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How do I Create and Remove an Addon Domain?
To create and remove an addon domain, you typically need to do this through your web hosting control panel, such as cPanel or another similar interface. Here are the steps for both creating and removing an addon domain in cPanel:
How to Create an Addon Domain in cPanel
An addon domain is a domain that you can host on your account, allowing you to manage multiple websites with a single hosting plan.
- Log in to cPanel:
- Go to your hosting provider’s cPanel login page and log in using your credentials.
- Find the “Addon Domains” Section:
- Scroll to the “Domains” section or use the search bar in cPanel to find the Addon Domains option.
- Enter the Addon Domain Information:
- New Domain Name: Type the domain name you want to add (e.g.,
newdomain.com). - Subdomain: cPanel will automatically create a subdomain for this addon domain (e.g.,
newdomain.comwill createnewdomain.com.yourhostname.com). - Document Root: This is the folder where the website files for the addon domain will be stored. cPanel will suggest a folder, but you can modify it if necessary (e.g.,
public_html/newdomain). - Password: Set a strong password for the new domain. This is used for the FTP account related to this addon domain.
- New Domain Name: Type the domain name you want to add (e.g.,
- Add the Domain:
- Once the information is entered, click Add Domain. This will create the addon domain and its corresponding FTP account and folder in the file manager.
- Upload Content:
- After creating the addon domain, you can upload website files to the folder created (e.g.,
public_html/newdomain).
- After creating the addon domain, you can upload website files to the folder created (e.g.,
How to Remove an Addon Domain in cPanel
- Log in to cPanel:
- As before, log in to your cPanel account.
- Find the “Addon Domains” Section:
- Navigate to the Addon Domains option within the “Domains” section.
- Remove the Addon Domain:
- In the Remove Addon Domain section, you will see a list of all your addon domains.
- Select the domain you wish to remove.
- Click Remove.
- Confirm Deletion:
- cPanel will typically ask if you are sure you want to delete the domain. Confirm your decision.
- Optional: Delete Files:
- After removing the domain, the domain’s associated folder in
public_htmland its files will still exist. You may want to manually delete these files if you no longer need them.
- After removing the domain, the domain’s associated folder in
Important Considerations:
- DNS Records: Before removing an addon domain, make sure any DNS records pointing to it are updated or deleted. Removing the domain in cPanel doesn’t remove DNS records that might still be active.
- Email Accounts: If you have email accounts set up for the addon domain, you will need to remove them separately via the Email Accounts section in cPanel before deleting the domain.
These instructions are based on cPanel, but the process may vary slightly if you’re using a different hosting control panel. If you’re unsure or if the steps don’t match, consult your hosting provider’s documentation or support team.
