Creating new domains or subdomains within your hosting account can be a crucial step in expanding your online business or project. cPanel, a popular web hosting management tool, offers a simple interface for adding these domains. This article will guide you through the process of adding a domain or subdomain in your cPanel.
Preparation Before Adding a Domain
Before you begin, make sure you have:
- Access to your cPanel account.
- Ownership of the domain you want to add, and it is properly configured with your domain registrar.
- Basic knowledge of how to work within cPanel.
Steps for Adding a New Domain
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Log in to your cPanel. Enter the login page of your web hosting and log in using your credentials.
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Select 'Domains' or 'Addon Domains'. In the main cPanel dashboard, find the "Domains" section and click on "Addon Domains" to add a new full-fledged domain.
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Fill in the necessary information. In the form, enter the name of the new domain, subdomain (usually filled automatically), and the directory path where the data of the new domain will be stored.
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Confirm adding the domain. After filling out the form, click on the "Add Domain" button. If everything is correct, a confirmation message about the successful addition of the domain will appear.
Adding a Subdomain
Adding a subdomain follows a similar process with a few key differences:
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Select 'Subdomains' in cPanel. In the main panel, find and click on the option "Subdomains".
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Enter the subdomain name. Enter the desired name into the subdomain name field. Select the domain under which the subdomain is to be created from the dropdown menu.
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Set the document root. Enter the path to the directory where the subdomain's data will be stored.
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Confirm adding the subdomain. Click on "Create" or "Add".
Adding a new domain or subdomain in cPanel is an easy process that allows you to expand your online activities. It's important to follow the correct steps and ensure all information is entered accurately. After adding a domain or subdomain, don't forget to also set up the appropriate DNS records to ensure your new address correctly points to your hosting.
