Each addon has a subdomain connected to it and this is a default cPanel feature. The subdomain is required for the addon to work properly and should not be removed.
How can I have another domain pointed to my primary one?
In this case you have to use cPanel’s feature called Parked domain. XonHost allows unlimited number of parked domains which you can point to your primary one. For more information please check our Parked domains tutorial here.
How can I use an additional domain under the same hosting plan?
Once you purchase a new domain name from XonHost it has to be configured on your account in order to use it. You have two options: To park it over your primary domain so that it opens your main site. … Continued
You can easily change the primary domain name for your hosting account. In order to do so, you should go to your XonHost User Area -> My Accounts -> Manage Account (if you have more than one account) -> Information and settings -> Change Primary Domain. Read carefully the … Continued
How can I create an additional site on my hosting account?
In this case what you need is called an addon domain slot. In order to have an entirely new, additional site on the same web hosting account, you should proceed as follows: Make sure that your hosting account allows the Addon domains functionality. At … Continued
How do I point a parked domain to a specific folder?
The simple answer is – you cannot point a parked domain to a different folder. Parked domains are aliases for your primary website and can only point to the public_html directory of your account. However, you can redirect parked domain … Continued
How can I set a new domain to point to a subdomain on my site?
In some cases you may want a new domain name to point to a subdomain on your account. For example if you have purchased a domain name and you want it to open an already developed website that is located … Continued
How can I change the domain name used with my addon?
If you have a website on an addon domain you can easily change the domain name used by the web application. First you need to delete the currently existing addon domain name from your cPanel -> Addon Domains tool -> Remove. Deleting the addon domain … Continued
In order to use an addon domain please make sure that your hosting account allows this functionality. At XonHost addon domains are allowed on the higher hosting plans – GrowBig and GoGeek. If you are using a StartUp web hosting account … Continued
There are two common problems when setting a new addon domain: You are trying to set a Parked domain as an Addon domain. In order to resolve this please remove first the domain in question from the Parked domains and then set it in … Continued