How do I create an addon domain?

  1. Login to cPanel.
  2. Locate and click on the "Addon Domains" icon under the "Domains" category.

Enter the required information:
  • New Domain Name - The domain name you are addin to your account.
  • Subdomain/FTP Username - Create a login name for the new domain.
  • Document Root - Folder within the master domain's root directory to hold files for the new domain.
  • Password - Password for the user defined above.
  • Password (Again) - Confirm the password.


  1. Click the "Add Domain" button to create the addon domain.
Note: This will only work if the addon domain's DNS servers are set to the same as the master domain's.

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