How to Set Up Multiple Domain Hostings on Your CPanel
CPanel is a company that provides software of the same name for Web hosting companies. The software displays an easy-to-use graphical interface for account holders, mainly webmasters. CPanel users with hosts such as Host Gator or Bluehost are able to perform a range of tasks directly from the cPanel dashboard. These include installing a content management system such as WordPress, adding MySQL databases or setting up more than one domain on the same Web hosting space.
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Instructions
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Login to your cPanel. Your login screen will be at "http://www.yourdomain.com/cpanel."
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Locate the "Domains" section on your cPanel. This is typically situated towards the center of the page. If you would like to arrange it nearer to the top, place your cursor on the upper horizontal border and hold down your left-mouse or touchpad button. You will now be able to drag and drop it to the area of the page where you want it to appear.
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Click on the "Addon Domains" icon. A new page will load, with five fields on a form that need to be filled in.
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Enter the new domain you wish to add. Omit the "http" and "www." "Yournewdomain.com" is sufficient. Once you have entered the domain name, place your cursor in the second field, labeled "Subdomain/FTP Username." Click, and the required details will appear automatically in the second and third fields.
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Enter a password. The password you choose will secure the directory only for this domain and not affect the password associated with your hosting account. Confirm the password in the final field and click "Add Domain."
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Tips & Warnings
For the addon domain function to be activated in your cPanel, the hosting plan you originally selected when you opened your account must support the feature. If you do not see the "Addon Domain" icon enabled on your cPanel, contact your Web host support desk to upgrade your hosting plan.
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