Creating Addon Domains provides flexibility, efficiency, and cost savings by allowing you to manage multiple websites under a single hosting account. This feature is especially useful for individuals, businesses, and web professionals who need to streamline their web management.

In this tutorial, we will cover how to create an Addon Domain in cPanel, available to users with Domains.co.za cPanel Hosting plans. This guide assumes you have cPanel access and are already logged in.

Creating Addon Domains in cPanel

Login to cPanel Dashboard

1. Login to your Domains.co.za account.  

2. From the dashboard, open the Manage Services dropdown menu and select your hosting plan.

3. Click Manage next to your domain.

4. On the page that follows, click Login to access cPanel.

5. Click Domains under Domains. This is where you can setup additional domain names that point to subdomains of your account.

6. Create and enter the prefix of your new subdomain here.

7. When ready, click Submit. A new subdomain will be created.

8. Deselect the option “Share document root (/home/username/public_html) with “domain.tld”.”

Direct Your Addon Domain Files

9. Enter the directory where you want the files for this domain to exist then click Submit.

From here, you can see a list of addon domains, and you can manage or delete as you wish. You’ve reached the end of the tutorial, and you now know how to create a subdomain in cPanel.

Additional Information

• Each addon domain is stored in its configurable directory within cPanel.
• This setup enables website owners to manage multiple domains from a single cPanel account.
• It can be created and managed through the Domains interface in cPanel.
• You must register addon domains with a hosting provider such as Domains.co.za.

Benefits of Addon Domains

• Managing Multiple Websites: Host and manage multiple websites or projects from a single hosting account, eliminating the need for multiple hosting accounts and simplifying management.
• Cost Savings: Avoid the expense of separate hosting plans for each website by hosting multiple sites under a single account, which is especially beneficial for budget-conscious individuals and small businesses.
• Resource Optimisation: Maximise the use of your hosting resources by consolidating websites under one account, allowing you to allocate resources more effectively.
• Centralised Management: Streamline administrative tasks by managing all your websites, email accounts, databases, and other settings from one cPanel interface.
• Scalability: Easily expand your online presence by adding more websites to your existing hosting account without needing additional plans or accounts.
• SEO Benefits: Enhance search engine optimisation by leveraging combined link equity and authority across all your websites. Hosting multiple sites on the same server can increase your online visibility and effectiveness.
• Client Websites: For web developers or designers, addon domains allow you to host client sites on your hosting account, simplifying development and ongoing maintenance.