{"id":3997,"date":"2024-07-03T10:48:15","date_gmt":"2024-07-03T10:48:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bigcloudy.com\/knowledge-base\/?p=3997"},"modified":"2025-11-05T10:47:56","modified_gmt":"2025-11-05T10:47:56","slug":"add-website-in-cpanel","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bigcloudy.com\/knowledge-base\/add-website-in-cpanel\/","title":{"rendered":"Adding addon domains and websites in cPanel"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Once you’ve acquired a web hosting plan with BigCloudy Hosting, you’ll need to add your website to your cPanel account. This process allows BigCloudy to link your domain name with your hosting resources. Here’s a guide to walk you through adding your website in cPanel:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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1. Access your cPanel control panel<\/a><\/strong> using your BigCloudy Hosting credentials.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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2. Within the cPanel interface, search for a section labeled “Domains<\/mark><\/strong>,” “Website<\/mark><\/strong>,” or similar terminology.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. Click on the option to “Add Domain<\/mark><\/strong>,” “Create New Domain<\/mark><\/strong>,” or similar wording.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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4. In the designated field, enter your domain name. Ensure you type the domain name accurately, including any subdomains you wish to host.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

5. By default, BigCloudy Hosting will likely pre-populate the document root directory for your website. This directory typically points to public_html<\/mark><\/strong>. You can leave this field unchanged unless you have specific requirements for a custom document root.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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6. If your domain name is currently pointed to a different hosting provider, you’ll need to update the nameservers at your domain registrar to point them towards BigCloudy Hosting’s nameservers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

7. BigCloudy Hosting will provide these nameservers within the “Add Domain<\/mark><\/strong>” section or their knowledge base. Contact their support team<\/a><\/strong> if you need assistance with nameserver updates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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8. Once you’ve reviewed the information, click the “Add Domain<\/mark><\/strong>” or “Create Domain<\/mark><\/strong>” button to submit your request.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You’ve successfully added your website to your cPanel account with BigCloudy Hosting. It might take some time for the domain name propagation to complete, allowing your website to become accessible online.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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