For businesses and individuals alike, establishing a strong online presence is crucial in today’s digital age. One of the first steps in creating your website is adding a domain name through your hosting control panel. This article will guide you through the process of adding a domain name in cPanel, one of the most popular web hosting control panels used by WebPros, including cPanel and Plesk. Whether you're setting up your site on cPanel for the first time or managing multiple domains, follow these simple steps to ensure your domain is correctly configured.
Steps to Add a Domain in cPanel
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Log in to cPanel: Access your cPanel account by entering your website's URL followed by "/cpanel". Use your provided credentials to log in.
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Access Domain Management: In the cPanel dashboard, find and click on the "Domains" section. Here, you can manage all your domain settings.
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Choose Domain Type:
- For a new website, click on "Addon Domains".
- To point a new domain to an existing site, select "Alias Domains".
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Enter Domain Details:
- For Addon Domains: Input your new domain name, and the system will auto-fill the rest. You can adjust these settings if necessary.
- For Alias Domains: Simply enter the new domain name you're adding.
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Confirm Addition: Click the "Add Domain" button to finalize the process.
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Verification: You'll see a confirmation message once the domain is successfully added. Note that DNS changes may take some time to propagate.
