How To Add A Website In cPanel

This blog will show you how to add a website to your hosting account using cPanel is simple. With Hosted.com®, you can host multiple websites under a single hosting plan, depending on your package limits.

By using the domain management tools in cPanel, you can connect a new domain name to your hosting account, upload site files, and manage all your websites from one dashboard.

How to Add a Website in cPanel

1. Login to your Hosted.com® account.

2. Go to Services and click Manage next to your hosting plan.

3. Click Login next to Control Panel to open cPanel.

4. Under Domains, click Domains.

5. Click Create A New Domain and enter the new domain name (for example, mynewwebsite.com).

6. The Subdomain and Document Root fields will auto-populate.

7. If needed, customize the folder name where the website files will be stored (for example, public_html/mynewwebsite).

8. Click Submit and once the domain is added, upload your website files into the specified directory using File Manager under Files or through FTP Accounts.

Additional Information

Domain registration: Ensure the new domain is registered and its nameservers are pointing to your Hosted.com® hosting account before adding it.
Email accounts: You can create email addresses for the new domain in the Email Accountssection of cPanel after the domain has been added.
Independent sites, shared resources: Each additional domain functions as a separate website, but all sites under the same hosting plan share the same disk space, bandwidth, and other resources.
SSL certificate: Protect your new website with an SSL certificate. You can use AutoSSLin cPanel or manually install one through the SSL/TLS section.
Subdomain creation: During the setup process, cPanel automatically creates a subdomain for internal use. Visitors will still access the site using the full domain name you entered.
Database creation: If your website requires a database (such as WordPress), create one using the MySQL® Databases tool in cPanel.
Website builder: If you prefer a no-code option, use Hosted.com®’s drag-and-drop Website Builder to create your new website.
Redirect setup: You can set up a redirect for the new domain to another website using the Redirects tool under Domains in cPanel.
File organization: Store each website in its own subdirectory (for example, public_html/site2) to keep your files organized.
CMS installation: Use the Softaculous Apps Installer in cPanel to install popular platforms like WordPress, Joomla, or Drupal in just a few clicks.
Propagation time: After adding the domain and pointing its nameservers, it can take up to 24 hours for DNS changes to propagate worldwide.

Login to Hosted.com® Account

1. Go to the Hosted.com® website Account Login page.

2. Enter your Email and Password and click the Sign In button.

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3. You will see the Hosted.com® Dashboard, displaying the Manage Account menu on the left and your Account Information, Account Overview and Open Support Tickets on the right.

4. Click on Manage Services to view the sub-dropdown menu and select the hosting package for the domain you want to work with – in our example we are using WordPress Hosting.

5. Click the Manage button to the right of the domain name you want to access.

6. The display will now show Product Information, Quick Manage, Resource Usage and Site Statistics for that domain name.

7. Under Product Information, scroll down to Control Panel, which will display cPanel to the right, and click on the Login button.

8. The cPanel Dashboard will now be displayed.

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