{"id":20019,"date":"2025-12-25T12:13:05","date_gmt":"2025-12-25T12:13:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kb.cloudhostgeek.com\/docs\/domain-faq\/domain-management\/what-is-the-difference-between-addon-and-parked-domains\/"},"modified":"2026-02-07T10:17:09","modified_gmt":"2026-02-07T10:17:09","slug":"what-is-the-difference-between-addon-and-parked-domains","status":"publish","type":"docs","link":"https:\/\/www.bigcloudy.com\/knowledge-base\/docs\/domain-faq\/domain-management\/what-is-the-difference-between-addon-and-parked-domains\/","title":{"rendered":"What is the difference between addon and parked domains?"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"20019\" class=\"elementor elementor-20019\" data-elementor-post-type=\"docs\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-515842c2 e-flex e-con-boxed wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"515842c2\" 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-33ac692a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"33ac692a\" 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>Introduction<\/b><\/h2><p data-start=\"102\" data-end=\"336\">If you manage more than one domain under a single hosting account, you may come across options like <strong data-start=\"202\" data-end=\"219\">Addon Domains<\/strong> and <strong data-start=\"224\" data-end=\"242\">Parked Domains<\/strong>. While both allow you to use multiple domain names, they are designed for different purposes.<\/p><p data-start=\"338\" data-end=\"675\">For <strong data-start=\"342\" data-end=\"384\"><a class=\"decorated-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bigcloudy.com\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"344\" data-end=\"382\">BigCloudy<\/a><\/strong> users, understanding the difference between addon and parked domains makes it easier to choose the right option for hosting websites, managing branding, or pointing extra domains to an existing site. This article explains the basics and helps you decide which option is best for your needs.<\/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-3c77d9d2 e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"3c77d9d2\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-434ab896 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"434ab896\" 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>What Is an Addon Domain?<\/b><\/h2><h3><b>Definition of an Addon Domain<\/b><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An <\/span><b>Addon Domain<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a fully functional, separate website added to your existing hosting account. It has its own domain name, website files, email accounts, and can operate independently from other domains on the same hosting plan.<\/span><\/p><h4><b>How Addon Domains Work<\/b><\/h4><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An addon domain:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Has its <\/span><b>own document root (directory)<\/b><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Can host a <\/span><b>completely different website<\/b><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Can have <\/span><b>separate email addresses<\/b><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shares hosting resources (disk space, bandwidth, CPU) with the main account<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\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-746ade7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"746ade7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"462\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bigcloudy.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/test-1024x462.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-21587\" alt=\"Control panel showing Addon Domains section\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bigcloudy.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/test-1024x462.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.bigcloudy.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/test-300x135.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.bigcloudy.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/test-768x346.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.bigcloudy.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/test-20x9.webp 20w, https:\/\/www.bigcloudy.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/test-32x14.webp 32w, https:\/\/www.bigcloudy.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/test.webp 1277w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\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-8a60bcf elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"8a60bcf\" 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>Common Use Cases for Addon Domains<\/b><\/h2><h3><b>Hosting Multiple Websites<\/b><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can host several unrelated websites using one hosting account.<\/span><\/p><h3><b>Managing Client or Project Websites<\/b><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Addon domains are ideal for developers or businesses managing multiple projects.<\/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\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-439bbedb elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"439bbedb\" 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>What Is a Parked Domain?<\/b><\/h2><h3><b>Definition of a Parked Domain<\/b><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A <\/span><b>Parked Domain<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (also known as an alias domain) is a domain that points to the <\/span><b>same website as your primary domain<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. It does not have its own website or directory.<\/span><\/p><h3><b>How Parked Domains Work<\/b><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A parked domain:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shares the <\/span><b>same content<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> as the main domain<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Does <\/span><b>not<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> have a separate document root<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Redirects visitors to the primary website automatically<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Uses the same hosting resources and files<\/span>.<\/li><\/ul>\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-c7b2844 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"c7b2844\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"554\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bigcloudy.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/addon-1024x554.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-21706\" alt=\"domains pointing to one website\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bigcloudy.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/addon-1024x554.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.bigcloudy.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/addon-300x162.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.bigcloudy.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/addon-768x416.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.bigcloudy.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/addon-20x11.webp 20w, https:\/\/www.bigcloudy.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/addon-32x17.webp 32w, https:\/\/www.bigcloudy.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/addon-370x200.webp 370w, https:\/\/www.bigcloudy.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/addon.webp 1319w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\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-daacda3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"daacda3\" 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>Common Use Cases for Parked Domains<\/b><\/h2><h3><b>Brand Protection<\/b><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Registering similar domain names to prevent competitors from using them.<\/span><\/p><h3><b>Multiple Domain Extensions<\/b><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Using different extensions like <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.com<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.net<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, or <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.org<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for the same website<\/span><\/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-5a89de13 e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"5a89de13\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5b68aa5d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5b68aa5d\" 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>Key Differences Between Addon and Parked Domains<\/b><\/h2><h3><b>Website Functionality<\/b><\/h3><h4><b>Addon Domain<\/b><\/h4><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hosts a <\/span><b>separate, independent website<\/b><\/li><\/ul><h4><b>Parked Domain<\/b><\/h4><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Displays the <\/span><b>same website<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> as the primary domain<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\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-16f9f13 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"16f9f13\" 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<h3><b>File Structure<\/b><\/h3><h4><b>Addon Domain<\/b><\/h4><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Has its <\/span><b>own folder and files<\/b><\/li><\/ul><h4><b>Parked Domain<\/b><\/h4><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Uses the <\/span><b>same files<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> as the main domain<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\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-7c157f1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7c157f1\" 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<h3><b>Email Accounts<\/b><\/h3><h4><b>Addon Domain<\/b><\/h4><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Can create <\/span><b>separate email addresses<\/b><\/li><\/ul><h4><b>Parked Domain<\/b><\/h4><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Email typically routes through the primary domain<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\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-74adb6e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"74adb6e\" 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<h3><b>SEO Impact<\/b><\/h3><h4><b>Addon Domain<\/b><\/h4><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Treated as a <\/span><b>separate website<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> by search engines<\/span><\/li><\/ul><h4><b>Parked Domain<\/b><\/h4><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">May cause <\/span><b>duplicate content<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> if not redirected properly<\/span><\/p>\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-6548ca17 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6548ca17\" 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>When Should You Use Each?<\/b><\/h2><h3><b>Use an Addon Domain If:<\/b><\/h3><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You want to host <\/span><b>multiple unique websites<\/b><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You need <\/span><b>separate content and branding<\/b><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You manage different projects or businesses<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\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-35bcd94 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"35bcd94\" 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>Use a Parked Domain If:<\/b><\/h2><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You want multiple domains to show the <\/span><b>same website<\/b><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You are protecting your brand<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You want users to access your site via different domain names<\/span><\/li><\/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-26c2816b e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"26c2816b\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4e72ac99 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4e72ac99\" 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>Conclusion<\/b><\/h2><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Addon domains and parked domains serve different purposes, even though both allow multiple domains under one hosting account. <\/span><b>Addon domains<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are best for hosting independent websites, while <\/span><b>parked domains<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are ideal for pointing multiple domain names to a single website. Choosing the right option depends on whether you want separate websites or simply multiple ways to access the same content.<\/span><\/p>\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-7e52bc9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7e52bc9\" 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?\n<\/b><\/h2>\nIf you face any issues updating your nameservers or need further assistance, our support team is always available:\n<ul>\n \t<li aria-level=\"1\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"emoji\" role=\"img\" draggable=\"false\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/16.0.1\/svg\/1f4e7.svg\" alt=\"mail\" \/>\u00a0<b>Email:<\/b>\u00a0support@bigcloudy.com<\/li>\n \t<li aria-level=\"1\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"emoji\" role=\"img\" draggable=\"false\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/16.0.1\/svg\/1f310.svg\" alt=\"website\" \/><a style=\"text-decoration: none; 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You can use both types simultaneously, depending on your hosting plan\u2019s limitations.<\/p><\/div>\n                <\/div><div class=\"eael-accordion-list\">\n                <div id=\"can-i-convert-a-parked-domain-into-an-addon-domain\" class=\"elementor-tab-title eael-accordion-header\" tabindex=\"0\" data-tab=\"3\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-6113\"><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 convert a Parked Domain into an Addon Domain?<\/span><\/div><div id=\"elementor-tab-content-6113\" class=\"eael-accordion-content clearfix\" data-tab=\"3\" aria-labelledby=\"can-i-convert-a-parked-domain-into-an-addon-domain\"><p>Yes. You can remove the Parked Domain and re-add it as an Addon Domain if your hosting plan supports it.<\/p><\/div>\n                <\/div><div class=\"eael-accordion-list\">\n                <div id=\"can-a-parked-domain-have-its-own-website\" class=\"elementor-tab-title eael-accordion-header\" tabindex=\"0\" data-tab=\"4\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-6114\"><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 a Parked Domain have its own website?<\/span><\/div><div id=\"elementor-tab-content-6114\" class=\"eael-accordion-content clearfix\" data-tab=\"4\" aria-labelledby=\"can-a-parked-domain-have-its-own-website\"><p>No. A Parked Domain always shows the same content as the primary domain and cannot have its own files or website.<\/p><\/div>\n                <\/div><div class=\"eael-accordion-list\">\n                <div id=\"do-addon-domains-and-parked-domains-require-separate-hosting-plans-\" class=\"elementor-tab-title eael-accordion-header\" tabindex=\"0\" data-tab=\"5\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-6115\"><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 Addon Domains and Parked Domains require separate hosting plans? <\/span><\/div><div id=\"elementor-tab-content-6115\" class=\"eael-accordion-content clearfix\" data-tab=\"5\" aria-labelledby=\"do-addon-domains-and-parked-domains-require-separate-hosting-plans-\"><p>No. Both can be created under a <strong data-start=\"1433\" data-end=\"1456\">single hosting plan<\/strong>, provided your hosting package allows multiple domains.<\/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\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Introduction If you manage more than one domain under a single hosting account, you may come across options like Addon Domains and Parked Domains. While both allow you to use multiple domain names, they are designed for different purposes. For BigCloudy users, understanding the difference between addon and parked domains makes it easier to choose the right option for hosting websites, managing branding, or pointing extra domains to an existing site. This article explains the basics and helps you decide which option is best for your needs. What Is an Addon Domain? Definition of an Addon Domain An Addon Domain is a fully functional, separate website added to your existing hosting account. It has its own domain name, website files, email accounts, and can operate independently from other domains on the same hosting plan. How Addon Domains Work An addon domain: Has its own document root (directory) Can host a completely different website Can have separate email addresses Shares hosting resources (disk space, bandwidth, CPU) with the main account Common Use Cases for Addon Domains Hosting Multiple Websites You can host several unrelated websites using one hosting account. Managing Client or Project Websites Addon domains are ideal for developers or businesses managing multiple projects. What Is a Parked Domain? Definition of a Parked Domain A Parked Domain (also known as an alias domain) is a domain that points to the same website as your primary domain. It does not have its own website or directory. How Parked Domains Work A parked domain: Shares the same content as the main domain Does not have a separate document root Redirects visitors to the primary website automatically Uses the same hosting resources and files. Common Use Cases for Parked Domains Brand Protection Registering similar domain names to prevent competitors from using them. Multiple Domain Extensions Using different extensions like .com, .net, or .org for the same website Key Differences Between Addon and Parked Domains Website Functionality Addon Domain Hosts a separate, independent website Parked Domain Displays the same website as the primary domain File Structure Addon Domain Has its own folder and files Parked Domain Uses the same files as the main domain Email Accounts Addon Domain Can create separate email addresses Parked Domain Email typically routes through the primary domain SEO Impact Addon Domain Treated as a separate website by search engines Parked Domain May cause duplicate content if not redirected properly When Should You Use Each? Use an Addon Domain If: You want to host multiple unique websites You need separate content and branding You manage different projects or businesses Use a Parked Domain If: You want multiple domains to show the same website You are protecting your brand You want users to access your site via different domain names Conclusion Addon domains and parked domains serve different purposes, even though both allow multiple domains under one hosting account. Addon domains are best for hosting independent websites, while parked domains are ideal for pointing multiple domain names to a single website. Choosing the right option depends on whether you want separate websites or simply multiple ways to access the same content. Need Help? If you face any issues updating your nameservers or need further assistance, our support team is always available: \u00a0Email:\u00a0support@bigcloudy.com \u00a0Submit a support ticket FAQ Which is better for managing multiple websites? Addon Domains are better if you need to manage multiple independent websites under one hosting account. Can I use both Addon and Parked Domains together? Yes. You can use both types simultaneously, depending on your hosting plan\u2019s limitations. Can I convert a Parked Domain into an Addon Domain? Yes. You can remove the Parked Domain and re-add it as an Addon Domain if your hosting plan supports it. Can a Parked Domain have its own website? No. A Parked Domain always shows the same content as the primary domain and cannot have its own files or website. Do Addon Domains and Parked Domains require separate hosting plans? 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