How Do I Create an Addon Domain?
Adding an addon domain is simple. Just follow the steps below carefully.
Step 1: Make Sure Your Domain Is Registered
Before adding the domain to your hosting account, make sure the domain has already been registered.
For example:
If the domain has not been registered yet, you will need to register it first.
Step 2: Check Your Nameservers
Your domain needs to point to the hosting account where you want to add it.
If you are using our hosting service, your nameservers should be:
ns21.my-control-panel.com
ns22.my-control-panel.com
If your domain is using different nameservers, you will need to change them to the ones above.
For a step-by-step guide on changing your nameservers
If your nameservers are already pointing to the correct hosting account, you can move to the next step.
Step 3: Log in to Your cPanel
Log in to your cPanel using your hosting account details.
Once you are logged in, look for the Domains section.
Click on Domains.
Step 4: Create the New Domain
On the Domains page, click Create a New Domain.
You will be asked to enter the domain name you want to add.
Enter the domain name without http://, https://, or www.
For example, enter:
Do not enter:
❌ https://mynewdomain.com
❌ www.mynewdomain.com
Step 5: Choose the Document Root
You may see an option called Share document root.
If you want your addon domain to have its own separate website and files, make sure this option is unticked.
This means your addon domain and primary domain will have separate website content.
Step 6: Submit Your Domain
Once you have entered the domain correctly and checked your settings, click Submit.
That's it! Your addon domain has now been added to your hosting account.
Step 7: Upload Your Website Files
After creating the addon domain, a separate folder will be created for it inside the public_html folder.
This is where you should upload the website files for your addon domain.
Important: Make sure you upload the files into the correct addon domain folder so that the website displays properly.
Quick Checklist
Before you start, make sure:
☑️ The domain is registered.
☑️ The domain's nameservers point to the correct hosting account.
☑️ You can log in to your cPanel.
☑️ You enter the domain without http://, https://, or www.
☑️ You untick Share document root if you want the addon domain to have separate website content.
☑️ You upload your website files to the correct addon domain folder.
Once these steps are completed, your addon domain is ready to use.