{"id":15794,"date":"2025-11-21T00:02:43","date_gmt":"2025-11-21T00:02:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kb.cloudhostgeek.com\/docs\/webpanel-faq\/hestia\/how-can-i-add-a-new-user-or-domain-in-hestia\/"},"modified":"2026-02-09T22:23:35","modified_gmt":"2026-02-09T22:23:35","slug":"how-to-add-new-domains-or-subdomains-in-plesk","status":"publish","type":"docs","link":"https:\/\/www.bigcloudy.com\/knowledge-base\/docs\/webpanel-faq\/plesk\/how-to-add-new-domains-or-subdomains-in-plesk\/","title":{"rendered":"How Do I Add New Domains or Subdomains In Plesk?"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"15794\" class=\"elementor elementor-15794\" data-elementor-post-type=\"docs\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-74a6ff58 e-flex e-con-boxed wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"74a6ff58\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-357f2126 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"357f2126\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Introduction:<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><!-- \/wp:heading --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>This article guides you through the process of adding new domains or subdomains in your Plesk control panel. <br \/>By the end, you\u2019ll be able to host multiple websites or create subdomains for specific sections like blogs, stores, or client areas all managed conveniently from one dashboard.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-290be4a2 e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"290be4a2\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-70161f64 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"70161f64\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<!-- wp:paragraph --><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} -->\n<h2><strong>Adding a Main-domain in Plesk<\/strong><\/h2>\n<h3><strong>Step 1: Log in to Your Plesk Account<\/strong><\/h3>\n<!-- \/wp:heading --><!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Open your <strong>Plesk Control Panel<\/strong> and log in with your username and password.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} -->\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Step 2: Access the Domains Section<\/strong><\/h3>\n<!-- \/wp:heading --><!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>From the left-hand menu, click on <strong>\u201cDomains\u201d<\/strong>. This will take you to a list of all currently hosted domains.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} -->\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Step 3: Add a New Domain<\/strong><\/h3>\n<!-- \/wp:heading --><!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Click the <strong>\u201cAdd Domain\u201d<\/strong> button. Depending on your Plesk version, it may also appear as <strong>\u201cAdd Domain Name.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:image {\"id\":16140,\"sizeSlug\":\"full\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"360\" class=\"wp-image-16140\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bigcloudy.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Bigcloudy_Plesk-add-domain-button-bigcloudy.webp\" alt=\"Plesk Websites &amp; Domains page showing the Add Domain button highlighted \u2013 BigCloudy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bigcloudy.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Bigcloudy_Plesk-add-domain-button-bigcloudy.webp 960w, https:\/\/www.bigcloudy.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Bigcloudy_Plesk-add-domain-button-bigcloudy-300x113.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.bigcloudy.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Bigcloudy_Plesk-add-domain-button-bigcloudy-768x288.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.bigcloudy.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Bigcloudy_Plesk-add-domain-button-bigcloudy-20x8.webp 20w, https:\/\/www.bigcloudy.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Bigcloudy_Plesk-add-domain-button-bigcloudy-32x12.webp 32w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><strong>Note:<\/strong> Ensure that your domain\u2019s DNS points to BigCloudy\u2019s name servers before adding it in Plesk.<\/figure>\n<!-- \/wp:image --><!-- wp:paragraph --><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<h3><strong>Step 4: Enter Domain Information- Click Add Domain.<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>In the <strong>Registered domain name<\/strong> field, enter your domain (e.g., yourdomain.com).<\/li>\n<li>Choose the <strong>Hosting Type<\/strong> (Website hosting is the most common).<\/li>\n<li>Select the <strong>Document root<\/strong> folder where website files will be stored.<\/li>\n<li>Optionally, enable <strong>SSL\/TLS support<\/strong> for HTTPS.<\/li>\n<li>Click <strong>OK<\/strong> or <strong>Add Domain<\/strong> to complete the setup.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:image {\"id\":16141,\"sizeSlug\":\"full\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"533\" class=\"wp-image-16141\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bigcloudy.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Bigcloudy_Plesk-adding-new-domain-form-bigcloudy.webp\" alt=\"Plesk Websites &amp; Domains page showing the Add Domain button highlighted \u2013 BigCloudy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bigcloudy.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Bigcloudy_Plesk-adding-new-domain-form-bigcloudy.webp 960w, https:\/\/www.bigcloudy.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Bigcloudy_Plesk-adding-new-domain-form-bigcloudy-300x167.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.bigcloudy.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Bigcloudy_Plesk-adding-new-domain-form-bigcloudy-768x426.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.bigcloudy.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Bigcloudy_Plesk-adding-new-domain-form-bigcloudy-20x11.webp 20w, https:\/\/www.bigcloudy.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Bigcloudy_Plesk-adding-new-domain-form-bigcloudy-32x18.webp 32w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/figure>\n<!-- \/wp:image --><!-- wp:paragraph --><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<h3><strong>Step 5: Save and Apply<\/strong><\/h3>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-73c49bfd e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"73c49bfd\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-300ae5cc elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"300ae5cc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<h2><strong>Adding a Subdomain in Plesk<\/strong><\/h2>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Subdomains allow you to create separate sections under your main domain, such as blog.yourdomain.com or store.yourdomain.com<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} -->\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Step 1: Navigate to Websites &amp; Domains<\/strong><\/h3>\n<!-- \/wp:heading --><!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>From the Plesk dashboard, click on <strong>\u201cWebsites &amp; Domains.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} -->\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Step 2: Click Add Subdomain<\/strong><\/h3>\n<!-- \/wp:heading --><!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Find and click the <strong>\u201cAdd Subdomain\u201d<\/strong> button.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} -->\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Step 3: Fill in Subdomain Details<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Enter the <strong>subdomain name<\/strong> (e.g., blog or shop).<\/li>\n<li>Choose the <strong>main domain<\/strong> that the subdomain belongs to.<\/li>\n<li>Set the <strong>document root<\/strong> (for example, \/subdomains\/blog).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:image {\"id\":16142,\"sizeSlug\":\"full\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} -->\n<p class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"420\" class=\"wp-image-16142\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bigcloudy.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Bigcloudy_-Plesk-add-subdomain-screen-bigcloudy.webp\" alt=\"Plesk Add Subdomain page displaying fields for subdomain name and document root \u2013 BigCloudy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bigcloudy.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Bigcloudy_-Plesk-add-subdomain-screen-bigcloudy.webp 960w, https:\/\/www.bigcloudy.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Bigcloudy_-Plesk-add-subdomain-screen-bigcloudy-300x131.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.bigcloudy.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Bigcloudy_-Plesk-add-subdomain-screen-bigcloudy-768x336.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.bigcloudy.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Bigcloudy_-Plesk-add-subdomain-screen-bigcloudy-20x9.webp 20w, https:\/\/www.bigcloudy.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Bigcloudy_-Plesk-add-subdomain-screen-bigcloudy-32x14.webp 32w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><strong>Note:<\/strong> Each subdomain can host its own website, separate files, and independent applications.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><strong>Step 4: Configure Hosting Settings<\/strong><\/h3>\n<!-- \/wp:image --><!-- wp:paragraph --><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Adjust options like:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>SSL\/TLS certificate<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>PHP version<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Redirect settings<\/strong> (optional)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<h3><strong>Step 5: Save Your Changes<\/strong><\/h3>\n<!-- \/wp:list -->\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-41415c1 e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"41415c1\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7586736 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7586736\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2><strong>Notes<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Choose the correct hosting type (Website hosting \/ Forwarding \/ No hosting) when adding a domain.<br \/><br \/><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ensure your hosting plan supports adding additional domains or subdomains.<br \/><br \/><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use <\/span><b>Websites &amp; Domains<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in Plesk to create and manage new domain entries.<br \/><br \/><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For subdomains, verify that the parent domain is already added and active in Plesk.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-eb35622 e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"eb35622\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ad6d8f0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ad6d8f0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You\u2019ve successfully added a new domain or subdomain in Plesk! With BigCloudy\u2019s hosting environment, you can manage multiple sites, configure SSL, and deploy content easily from one central dashboard.<br \/>Remember to check your DNS settings and SSL certificates to ensure smooth access to your sites.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6f17e8ae e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"6f17e8ae\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-813c2ac elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"813c2ac\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2><b>Need Help?<br \/><\/b><\/h2>\n<p>If you face issues accessing Plesk or forgot your credentials, contact our support team:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"emoji\" role=\"img\" draggable=\"false\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/17.0.2\/svg\/1f4e7.svg\" alt=\"mail\" \/>\u00a0<b>Email:<\/b>\u00a0support@bigcloudy.com<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"emoji\" role=\"img\" draggable=\"false\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/17.0.2\/svg\/1f310.svg\" alt=\"website\" \/><a style=\"text-decoration: none; color: #a57ef5;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bigcloudy.com\/contact-us\">\u00a0Submit a support ticket<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e7e1fe8 e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"e7e1fe8\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-816357f e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"816357f\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-23de588 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"23de588\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2><strong>FAQ<\/strong><\/h2>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-39a6cd3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-eael-adv-accordion\" data-id=\"39a6cd3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"eael-adv-accordion.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t        <div class=\"eael-adv-accordion\" id=\"eael-adv-accordion-39a6cd3\" data-scroll-on-click=\"no\" data-scroll-speed=\"300\" data-accordion-id=\"39a6cd3\" data-accordion-type=\"accordion\" data-toogle-speed=\"300\">\n    <div class=\"eael-accordion-list\">\n                <div id=\"do-i-need-to-update-dns-records-after-adding-a-new-domain-in-plesk\" class=\"elementor-tab-title eael-accordion-header\" tabindex=\"0\" data-tab=\"1\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-6041\"><span class=\"eael-advanced-accordion-icon-closed\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-accordion-icon e-font-icon-svg e-fas-angle-down\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M143 352.3L7 216.3c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l22.6-22.6c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l96.4 96.4 96.4-96.4c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l22.6 22.6c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9l-136 136c-9.2 9.4-24.4 9.4-33.8 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"eael-advanced-accordion-icon-opened\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-accordion-icon e-font-icon-svg e-fas-angle-up\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M177 159.7l136 136c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9l-22.6 22.6c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0L160 255.9l-96.4 96.4c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0L7 329.7c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l136-136c9.4-9.5 24.6-9.5 34-.1z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"eael-accordion-tab-title\">Do I need to update DNS records after adding a new domain in Plesk?<\/span><\/div><div id=\"elementor-tab-content-6041\" class=\"eael-accordion-content clearfix\" data-tab=\"1\" aria-labelledby=\"do-i-need-to-update-dns-records-after-adding-a-new-domain-in-plesk\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes. After adding a domain in Plesk, verify your DNS records point to your server\u2019s IP address. If you&#8217;re using external DNS, update the records at your registrar.<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n                <\/div><div class=\"eael-accordion-list\">\n                <div id=\"why-am-i-seeing-dns-not-resolving-after-adding-my-domain\" class=\"elementor-tab-title eael-accordion-header\" tabindex=\"0\" data-tab=\"2\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-6042\"><span class=\"eael-advanced-accordion-icon-closed\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-accordion-icon e-font-icon-svg e-fas-angle-down\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M143 352.3L7 216.3c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l22.6-22.6c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l96.4 96.4 96.4-96.4c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l22.6 22.6c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9l-136 136c-9.2 9.4-24.4 9.4-33.8 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"eael-advanced-accordion-icon-opened\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-accordion-icon e-font-icon-svg e-fas-angle-up\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M177 159.7l136 136c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9l-22.6 22.6c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0L160 255.9l-96.4 96.4c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0L7 329.7c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l136-136c9.4-9.5 24.6-9.5 34-.1z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"eael-accordion-tab-title\">Why am I seeing \u201cDNS Not Resolving\u201d after adding my domain?<\/span><\/div><div id=\"elementor-tab-content-6042\" class=\"eael-accordion-content clearfix\" data-tab=\"2\" aria-labelledby=\"why-am-i-seeing-dns-not-resolving-after-adding-my-domain\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This usually happens if:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nameservers are not pointing to the correct server<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">DNS propagation is still in progress<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Incorrect DNS records were added<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Propagation may take 24\u201348 hours.<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n                <\/div><div class=\"eael-accordion-list\">\n                <div id=\"what-is-the-difference-between-a-domain-and-a-subdomain-in-plesk\" class=\"elementor-tab-title eael-accordion-header\" tabindex=\"0\" data-tab=\"3\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-6043\"><span class=\"eael-advanced-accordion-icon-closed\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-accordion-icon e-font-icon-svg e-fas-angle-down\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M143 352.3L7 216.3c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l22.6-22.6c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l96.4 96.4 96.4-96.4c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l22.6 22.6c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9l-136 136c-9.2 9.4-24.4 9.4-33.8 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"eael-advanced-accordion-icon-opened\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-accordion-icon e-font-icon-svg e-fas-angle-up\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M177 159.7l136 136c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9l-22.6 22.6c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0L160 255.9l-96.4 96.4c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0L7 329.7c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l136-136c9.4-9.5 24.6-9.5 34-.1z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"eael-accordion-tab-title\">What is the difference between a domain and a subdomain in Plesk?<\/span><\/div><div id=\"elementor-tab-content-6043\" class=\"eael-accordion-content clearfix\" data-tab=\"3\" aria-labelledby=\"what-is-the-difference-between-a-domain-and-a-subdomain-in-plesk\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A <\/span><b>domain<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a primary website (e.g., <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">example.com<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A <\/span><b>subdomain<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a subsection of the domain (e.g., <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">blog.example.com<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Subdomains can have their own hosting settings in Plesk.<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n                <\/div><div class=\"eael-accordion-list\">\n                <div id=\"can-i-manage-dns-records-for-domains-and-subdomains-in-plesk\" class=\"elementor-tab-title eael-accordion-header\" tabindex=\"0\" data-tab=\"4\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-6044\"><span class=\"eael-advanced-accordion-icon-closed\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-accordion-icon e-font-icon-svg e-fas-angle-down\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M143 352.3L7 216.3c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l22.6-22.6c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l96.4 96.4 96.4-96.4c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l22.6 22.6c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9l-136 136c-9.2 9.4-24.4 9.4-33.8 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"eael-advanced-accordion-icon-opened\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-accordion-icon e-font-icon-svg e-fas-angle-up\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M177 159.7l136 136c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9l-22.6 22.6c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0L160 255.9l-96.4 96.4c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0L7 329.7c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l136-136c9.4-9.5 24.6-9.5 34-.1z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"eael-accordion-tab-title\">Can I manage DNS records for domains and subdomains in Plesk?<\/span><\/div><div id=\"elementor-tab-content-6044\" class=\"eael-accordion-content clearfix\" data-tab=\"4\" aria-labelledby=\"can-i-manage-dns-records-for-domains-and-subdomains-in-plesk\"><p>Yes. <strong data-start=\"136\" data-end=\"177\"><span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Plesk<\/span><\/span><\/strong> includes a built-in <strong data-start=\"198\" data-end=\"214\">DNS Settings<\/strong> manager that allows you to add, edit, or delete DNS records such as <strong data-start=\"283\" data-end=\"288\">A<\/strong>, <strong data-start=\"290\" data-end=\"299\">CNAME<\/strong>, <strong data-start=\"301\" data-end=\"307\">MX<\/strong>, and <strong data-start=\"313\" data-end=\"320\">TXT<\/strong> for both domains and subdomains directly from the control panel.<\/p><\/div>\n                <\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Introduction: This article guides you through the process of adding new domains or subdomains in your Plesk control panel. By the end, you\u2019ll be able to host multiple websites or create subdomains for specific sections like blogs, stores, or client areas all managed conveniently from one dashboard. Adding a Main-domain in Plesk Step 1: Log in to Your Plesk Account Open your Plesk Control Panel and log in with your username and password. Step 2: Access the Domains Section From the left-hand menu, click on \u201cDomains\u201d. This will take you to a list of all currently hosted domains. Step 3: Add a New Domain Click the \u201cAdd Domain\u201d button. Depending on your Plesk version, it may also appear as \u201cAdd Domain Name.\u201d Note: Ensure that your domain\u2019s DNS points to BigCloudy\u2019s name servers before adding it in Plesk. Step 4: Enter Domain Information- Click Add Domain. In the Registered domain name field, enter your domain (e.g., yourdomain.com). Choose the Hosting Type (Website hosting is the most common). Select the Document root folder where website files will be stored. Optionally, enable SSL\/TLS support for HTTPS. Click OK or Add Domain to complete the setup. Step 5: Save and Apply \u00a0 Adding a Subdomain in Plesk Subdomains allow you to create separate sections under your main domain, such as blog.yourdomain.com or store.yourdomain.com Step 1: Navigate to Websites &amp; Domains From the Plesk dashboard, click on \u201cWebsites &amp; Domains.\u201d Step 2: Click Add Subdomain Find and click the \u201cAdd Subdomain\u201d button. Step 3: Fill in Subdomain Details Enter the subdomain name (e.g., blog or shop). Choose the main domain that the subdomain belongs to. Set the document root (for example, \/subdomains\/blog). Note: Each subdomain can host its own website, separate files, and independent applications. Step 4: Configure Hosting Settings Adjust options like: SSL\/TLS certificate PHP version Redirect settings (optional) Step 5: Save Your Changes Notes Choose the correct hosting type (Website hosting \/ Forwarding \/ No hosting) when adding a domain. Ensure your hosting plan supports adding additional domains or subdomains. Use Websites &amp; Domains in Plesk to create and manage new domain entries. For subdomains, verify that the parent domain is already added and active in Plesk. Conclusion You\u2019ve successfully added a new domain or subdomain in Plesk! With BigCloudy\u2019s hosting environment, you can manage multiple sites, configure SSL, and deploy content easily from one central dashboard.Remember to check your DNS settings and SSL certificates to ensure smooth access to your sites. Need Help? If you face issues accessing Plesk or forgot your credentials, contact our support team: \u00a0Email:\u00a0support@bigcloudy.com \u00a0Submit a support ticket FAQ Do I need to update DNS records after adding a new domain in Plesk? Yes. After adding a domain in Plesk, verify your DNS records point to your server\u2019s IP address. If you&#8217;re using external DNS, update the records at your registrar. Why am I seeing \u201cDNS Not Resolving\u201d after adding my domain? This usually happens if: Nameservers are not pointing to the correct server DNS propagation is still in progress Incorrect DNS records were added Propagation may take 24\u201348 hours. What is the difference between a domain and a subdomain in Plesk? A domain is a primary website (e.g., example.com). A subdomain is a subsection of the domain (e.g., blog.example.com). Subdomains can have their own hosting settings in Plesk. Can I manage DNS records for domains and subdomains in Plesk? Yes. Plesk includes a built-in DNS Settings manager that allows you to add, edit, or delete DNS records such as A, CNAME, MX, and TXT for both domains and subdomains directly from the control panel.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":12,"featured_media":0,"parent":15248,"menu_order":28,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","template":"","doc_tag":[],"class_list":["post-15794","docs","type-docs","status-publish","hentry","no-post-thumbnail"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v26.7 (Yoast SEO v26.8) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-premium-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>How to Add New Domains or Subdomains in Plesk<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Learn how to add new domains or subdomains in Plesk on BigCloudy for organized website and hosting management.\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" 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