Managing Domain Names in cPanel

Managing domain names efficiently is crucial for the success of your online presence.

cPanel offers powerful tools to add, remove, and manage domains and subdomains, as well as to edit DNS zones. This guide will walk you through these essential tasks to ensure your domain names are configured correctly.

Adding and Removing Domains

Adding Domains

To add a new domain to your hosting account:

1. Log into cPanel and navigate to the "Domains" section.
2. Click on "Addon Domains."
3. In the "New Domain Name" field, enter the domain you wish to add.
4. Fill in the subdomain and document root fields automatically or customize them as needed.
5. Click "Add Domain" to complete the process.

Removing Domains

To remove a domain:

1. Go back to the "Addon Domains" page.
2. Find the domain you want to remove and click the "Remove" link next to it.
3. Confirm the removal.

Managing DNS Zones

The DNS zone editor in cPanel allows you to manage DNS records for your domains.

1. Accessing the Zone Editor: Navigate to the "Domains" section and click on "Zone Editor."
2. Adding Records: Click on "+ Add Record" and select the type of record you want to add (A, CNAME, MX, etc.). Fill in the necessary information and save.
3. Editing and Deleting Records: Use the "Edit" or "Delete" options next to each record to modify or remove it.

Setting Up Redirects

Redirects can be useful for directing traffic from one domain to another or from an old webpage to a new one.

1. In the "Domains" section, click on "Redirects."
2. Choose the type of redirect (Permanent or Temporary).
3. Select the domain or specific URL you want to redirect from.
4. Enter the destination URL where you want to redirect traffic to.
5. Click "Add" to set up the redirect.

Conclusion

Managing domain names in cPanel is straightforward with its intuitive interface and robust tools. Whether you're adding new domains, configuring DNS settings, or setting up redirects, cPanel provides all the functionalities you need to ensure your domains are properly managed. Regularly reviewing your domain configurations and keeping them updated are key practices for maintaining a strong online presence.