{"id":2631,"date":"2025-03-04T17:43:29","date_gmt":"2025-03-04T16:43:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hoganhost.com.ng\/blog\/?p=2631"},"modified":"2025-03-04T17:43:29","modified_gmt":"2025-03-04T16:43:29","slug":"how-to-add-an-addon-domain-in-cpanel-2025-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hoganhost.com.ng\/blog\/cpanel\/how-to-add-an-addon-domain-in-cpanel-2025-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Add an Addon Domain in cPanel (2025 Guide)"},"content":{"rendered":"

Introduction<\/h2>\n

Are you looking to host multiple websites on a single web hosting account? With cPanel addon domains<\/strong>, you can easily add extra domains to your hosting account without purchasing a separate hosting plan. This guide will walk you through the steps to add an addon domain<\/strong> in cPanel<\/strong> for your web hosting<\/strong> needs in 2025.<\/p>\n

What is an Addon Domain?<\/h2>\n

An addon domain<\/strong> is a fully functional domain that you can host on your web hosting account<\/strong> alongside your primary domain. This allows you to run multiple websites with unique domain names on a single hosting plan, saving you money and resources.<\/p>\n

Steps to Add an Addon Domain in cPanel<\/h2>\n

Step 1: Log in to Your cPanel Account<\/h3>\n
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  1. Visit your cPanel login URL<\/strong> (e.g., https:\/\/yourdomain.com\/cpanel<\/code>).<\/li>\n
  2. Enter your cPanel username and password<\/strong> provided by your web hosting provider<\/strong>.<\/li>\n
  3. Click Log In<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Step 2: Locate the Domains Section<\/h3>\n
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    1. In the cPanel dashboard<\/strong>, navigate to the Domains<\/strong> section. \"\"<\/li>\n
    2. Click on create\u00a0Domains<\/strong>. \"\"<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      Step 3: Enter Your New Domain Information<\/h3>\n
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      1. In the New Domain Name<\/strong> field, enter the domain you want to add (e.g., hogan.ng<\/code>).<\/li>\n
      2. The Subdomain<\/strong> and Document Root<\/strong> fields will be auto-filled. You can modify them if needed.<\/li>\n
      3. Click Summit<\/strong>. \"\"<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

        Step 4: Update Your Domain’s Nameservers<\/h3>\n

        To ensure your domain points to your hosting account, update its nameservers<\/strong>:<\/p>\n

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        1. Log in to your domain registrar<\/strong> (e.g., Namecheap, GoDaddy, HoganHost).<\/li>\n
        2. Find the DNS settings<\/strong> for your addon domain.<\/li>\n
        3. Replace the existing nameservers with your web hosting provider’s nameservers<\/strong> (e.g., ns1.yourhost.com<\/code> and ns2.yourhost.com<\/code>).<\/li>\n
        4. Save the changes. DNS propagation may take up to 24 hours.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

          Step 5: Verify the Addon Domain<\/h3>\n
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          1. Return to cPanel<\/strong> and go to File Manager<\/strong>.<\/li>\n
          2. Navigate to the newly created folder under public_html<\/code>.<\/li>\n
          3. Upload a test file (e.g., index.html<\/code>) to confirm the domain is working.<\/li>\n
          4. Visit example2.com<\/code> in your browser to check if it loads correctly.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

            Benefits of Using Addon Domains in Web Hosting<\/h2>\n