Many Domains, One Host
You can host multiple domains on a single hosting account using addon domains, which let each domain run its own website within one plan. Most shared and VPS plans support this. The guide on this page walks through the setup and explains when one account is enough versus when separate accounts make more sense.
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How Addon Domains and Aliases Work
An addon domain is a fully functional additional domain hosted inside your existing account. Each addon domain gets its own directory on the server, its own set of files, and behaves as an independent website. Visitors to each domain see a completely separate site, with no indication they share a server. The only thing shared is the underlying hosting resources — CPU, memory, and bandwidth.
A domain alias (sometimes called a parked domain in hosting panels) is different: it points a second domain name at your primary site. Both domains show the same content. This is useful when you own multiple spellings or extensions of your brand name and want them all to reach the same site. For SEO, you should set up a redirect from the alias to the primary domain rather than serving duplicate content.
The setup tool on this page asks how many domains you have and what each one needs, then shows the configuration steps for your specific hosting panel type.
When Separate Accounts Are Worth It
Sharing a hosting account works well when all your sites are small, have similar traffic levels, and do not require different server configurations. A freelancer running three portfolio sites on one shared plan is a natural fit.
Separate accounts become worthwhile when sites have different requirements. If one site needs a specific PHP version while another requires a different one, a shared environment creates conflicts. If one site receives heavy traffic, it can consume resources that slow down every other site on the same account — a problem called the noisy neighbour effect.
Security is another factor. If one site on a shared account is compromised, the attacker often gains access to the file system used by all sites under that account. Separate accounts provide isolation. For sites that handle payments or sensitive user data, that isolation may be a requirement rather than a preference. The decision tool on this page helps you weigh the cost savings of consolidation against the risks of sharing.
Each addon domain still needs its own DNS configuration pointing to the shared server. The hosting account handles the routing, but the domain's DNS records must resolve to the correct IP address.
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Addon domain and alias functionality per standard cPanel/Plesk hosting panel documentation. Resource sharing behaviour per shared hosting architecture norms.
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