How to add Addon Domain in cPanel

1)  Once you are logged into your cPanel account, select “Addon Domain” under the “Domains” section:

Addon Domain Link

2) you will need to fill out the details of the add-on domain

New Domain Name: Enter the domain name you are adding to your cPanel.
Subdomain / Ftp Username: When adding a new domain to your account, cPanel automatically configures an additional FTP user for this domain. While most users doesn’t need or use this account, cPanel requires that you enter an ftp username to continue.
Document Root: The document root is the directory where the files for this website will be located. The default directory for new domains is public_html/NewDomain
Password The password you enter here is the FTP password for the FTP user mentioned above. As previously stated, most users don’t use this new FTP account, but cPanel requires that you enter a password here.
Password (Again): Enter the above password again to ensure you are typing it correctly.

Add Addon Domain

3) Once you are finished filling in the details, select the “Add Domain” button.

4) Change Name Servers same as your primary domain.

5) Done.

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