🌐 How to Point Multiple Domains to the Same Website Using cPanel Aliases (Parked Domains)

Here’s a detailed explanation tailored for cPanel users on how to point multiple domains to the same main website using Aliases (Parked Domains):

If you want additional domain names to show the same website content as your main domain, you can use Aliases (formerly called Parked Domains) in cPanel.

✅ What is a cPanel Alias?

  • An Alias allows you to link another domain to your primary website so that when visitors type in the alias domain, they see the same site as your main domain.

🔧 Steps to Add an Alias Domain in cPanel

  • Log in to your cPanel account.
  • Find and click on the Aliases or Parked Domains section (the name depends on your cPanel version).
  • In the Create a New Alias box, enter the domain name you want to point to your main website (e.g., example2.com).
  • Click Add Domain.

🛠 DNS Setup for the Alias Domain

  • Ensure the alias domain’s nameservers are set to your hosting provider’s nameservers.
  • If you manage DNS separately, create an A record for the alias domain pointing to your main website’s server IP address.

✅ What Happens Next?

  • Once DNS changes propagate (usually 12–24 hours), visitors to the alias domain will see the same website content as your primary domain.
  • The URL in the browser will show the alias domain, not the main domain.

📌 Important Notes

  • You can manage your website files and content only via the main domain’s cPanel account.
  • SSL certificates: To secure alias domains with HTTPS, you may need a multi-domain SSL certificate or separate SSL for each alias domain.
  • Email accounts are not automatically created for alias domains—you need to configure email separately if needed.

Need Help?

If you want, we can assist you with setting up alias domains, updating DNS records, and SSL configuration.