Add-on Domains - cPanel Tutorial Ch.19
There has been much debate over the ability to host multiple sites. Many want to know if it is actually possible to host more than two sites with more than two domains on the same web hosting server. To avoid the hassle of registering and paying for another hosting account it is best to create add-on domains for your site.
WHAT ARE ADD-ON DOMAINS?
In simple terms, an add-on domain is a fresh domain implemented at the top of your primary domain account. This creates a subdirectory in the main web server account that can also be displayed as a completely different website. An add-on domain will collect data from your subdomain directory while using the same amount of disk space and bandwidth that was supplied with the primary account. Your add-on domain will not require its own cPanel, which makes managing all domains a simple task.
BENEFITS OF ADD-ON DOMAINS
- The ability to create multiple domains on one web hosting server account
- You save money along with disk space and bandwidth opposed to hosting numerous accounts
- Add-on domains have their own FTP manager, web stat applications and cgi-bin
- You have the ability to upload all text pages, images and scripts from an add-on directory
- Your add-on domain may be accessed by using a variation of your web addresses
- You have the ability of promoting numerous sites within a single hosting server. Each domain will have its own set of relevant key words as well
HOW TO CREATE ADD-ON DOMAINS
Creating your add-on domain is quite similar to setting up the domain for your primary account.
- Register the add-on name with your preferred domain name registrar
- Point the DNS or domain name server information into the DNS of your web server
- Save the changes then allow 24-48 for the domains to take effect.
- After the waiting period log into your cPanel
- Locate the “add-on domains” icon from the page and click
Here you will notice three fields:
New Domain Name:
Name:
Password:
- In the first field enter the new domain name along with the username. Your results will look something like this: joeauto.com/joe6311/directory/subdomain
- In the second field enter the new domain by itself: joeauto.com
- In the third field simply add any password you like
When this is complete your add-on domain will be effective. You should then be able to log into your cPanel and notice the subdirectory featuring the new add-on domain.
In the search for your cPanel web hosting server you will certainly want to inquire about their rules on implementing add-on domains into the site. You will also want to refer to the disk usage viewer to monitor the amount of space you have remaining on the account before making the move. If all systems are a definite go, add-on domains will give great flexibility when it comes to managing web space and promoting your site.
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