Parked Domains vs Addon Domains
When using multiple domain names, it's important to understand how each can be used within your hosting account. Parked Domains (Aliases) and Addon Domains serve different purposes, and choosing the right option depends on how you want your websites to be managed.
Understanding the Difference
A parked domain and an addon domain may appear similar because both allow you to add domains to a hosting account. However, they function differently and are designed for different use cases.
Parked Domains (Aliases)
A Parked Domain, also known as a Domain Alias, is an additional domain name that displays the same website and content as your primary domain.
For example:
- Primary Domain:
<yourdomain.com> - Parked Domain:
<yourdomain.net>
When visitors access either domain, they will see the same website.
Parked domains are commonly used to:
- Protect your brand name across multiple domain extensions
- Create alternative web addresses for marketing campaigns
- Prevent competitors from registering similar domain names
Addon Domains
An Addon Domain is a fully independent domain that is hosted within the same hosting account.
Unlike a parked domain, an addon domain can have the following:
- Its own website
- Separate website files
- Separate email accounts
- Independent content and functionality
For example:
<yourdomain.com>→ Company website<yourdomain-blog.com>→ Blog website
Although both domains share the same hosting account and are managed through the same cPanel account, they function as completely separate websites.
Need help adding a domain?
For detailed, step-by-step instructions on adding and managing parked domains (aliases) and addon domains, refer to the following guides.