What Is an Alias Domain? How to Set One Up in cPanel

Alias Domain is a very important tool for any website. An Alias Domain is set up to run in parallel with the website's main domains and can be managed from your hosting account. An Alias Domain gives users a range of useful features. In this article, Mona Media shares the basics about what an Alias Domain is, helping you understand its benefits, how it works, and how to set up an Alias Domain for your website…

What is an Alias Domain?

An Alias Domain works much like Parked Domain, a term that means a domain nickname. It is a kind of domain designed to run in parallel with the main domain on Web Hosting. This extra domain can replace an official domain or website that is managed on web server of yours. Although it is not the main domain, it has the same structure as the main domain. When someone visits the Alias Domain or the main domain, they get the same content.

Using an Alias Domain gives users several convenient features. It lets you add multiple domains and point domains at different websites in the same system. The system remembers them, so your business can choose domains that are easy for every visitor to remember.

How does an Alias Domain work?

In practice, cPanel's Web Host Manager is an account that always comes with one root Domain or a host Alias. If a user wants to add a Domain to run on the same host, they must use the Addon Domain function.

Accordingly, the Alias Domain, a domain nickname, is added to a new Domain to run together with the host and the root Domain. An Alias Domain works by sharing the same data structure and the same source code across 2 independent URLs.

What are the benefits of using an Alias Domain?

Setting up an Alias Domain is something every website should aim to do. The benefits an Alias Domain brings users are significant:

An Alias Domain removes the need to manage several different email addresses for one website. With an Alias Domain, visitors can use any alias domain to reach the website. This brings many conveniences, extends your reach and makes it easy to connect with customers. Secondary domains are usually short and easy to remember.

With an Alias Domain you don't need to create a new email address. Adding one lets a single domain email account be used with several different domains. If you have 10 secondary-domain accounts at @domain.com and want to receive email at @domain.com.vn, while the main domain is the one registered for your business email service, the Alias Domain feature solves this access problem quickly and conveniently. It also improves your image and promotes your company brand to customers at home and abroad.

When do you need an Alias Domain?

If your website runs on Windows, you will need an Alias Domain. The cases where you need an Alias Domain are:

• When you want to run more than one domain on a single website
• When you want to use several different domain extensions with the same email account

However, users need to identify the two domains clearly to avoid confusion. Here is how to tell them apart:

• Domain.com.vn: The main domain registered for the business's email service
• Subdomain.com: The secondary domain

How to configure an Alias Domain in cPanel

Today, when mua hosting use cPanel for the services they provide, each account comes with a domain called the root Domain. If you want visitors to reach your website through other Domains besides the root Domain, you must use the Alias Domain function. cPanel then gives you many useful tools to manage and use your hosting effectively.

The Alias feature is available under Domains after you log in to the cPanel admin page of your hosting. Below are simple ways to configure an Alias Domain in cPanel so users can get familiar with it and use it quickly.

How to create an Alias Domain in cPanel

Before create an Alias Domain in cPanel, you need to make sure the domain already points to the configured host. If the domain doesn't point to the configured host, it will not work. The domain must also be registered with a valid provider. If cPanel detects an invalid domain, it will immediately refuse to add the alias. Invalid domains rarely occur, though, since most domains from major providers can be used when you register a domain with them.

Step 1: Log in to your hosting account and find the Aliases function under Domains

Step 2: To add an Aliases domain, click “Add Domain”

Step 3: When it is done, if the domain is valid it will appear at the bottom along with some related information. This is where you manage and edit the secondary domain.

How to edit an Alias Domain in cPanel

An Alias Domain (domain nickname) can be edited or changed at any time after it is added. Here is how to edit it:

Step 1: Log in to your cPanel account, then go to Aliases under DOMAINS

Step 2: In the Aliases section, scroll down and you will see a list of the domains you have added.

Step 3: To edit an Alias Domain, click “Manage Redirection” of the domain. You will be taken to the configuration page for the redirect address.

Step 4: Enter the address, then click “Save” to save, and you're done.

How to search for an Alias Domain in cPanel

If you have added a lot of aliases, you can search for an Alias Domain by keyword. Type the Domain name into the Search box, then click Go to find the alias domain you want.

How to delete an Alias Domain in cPanel

Too many Alias Domains in cPanel make them hard to find. If you no longer need some and want to remove them from the manager, follow these steps:

Step 1: Log in to your cPanel account and find Aliases under DOMAINS

Step 2: In Aliases under DOMAINS, click “Remove” to delete any Domain you want. You can combine this with the search function described above to find the Domain to delete. One small note at this step: cPanel asks you to confirm the domain you want to delete once more. If you delete one by mistake, you will need to create it again, following the same creation steps.

Conclusion

As you can see, creating an Alias Domain brings many benefits and a great experience for users. Choosing the right alias domain also improves your company's image with partners and customers at home and abroad. We hope this article has helped you understand Alias Domains better and how to use them effectively.