How to add a website in cPanel?

This guide will explain how to make an additional website in your cPanel plan.

Step 1 - Open Addon Domains

Adding a new domain is as easy as opening your cPanel account and clicking on Addon domains section:

Step 2 - Add domain

You will be presented with addon domains section, here you will need to enter your new domain’s name as well as specify a custom path to your domain files (if needed):

You can also create a separate FTP account for your new domain along the way, all you need to do is check the checkmark, choose a FTP Username and password:

Note: This FTP account will provide access only to the new addon domain.

After that just click on the Add domain button:

Once added, you will be able to remove and manage your addon domains on the bottom of the page:

NOTES:

• Adding domain as an add-on is not the same as getting ownership over the domain. You need to purchase a domain separately.
• Check our article about the differences between Subdomain, Parked Domain, and Add-on Domain.