How to Add an Addon Domain in Webuzo

An addon domain lets you host a completely separate website — with its own domain name and its own folder — inside a single Webuzo account. It is the easiest way to run more than one site without paying for extra hosting plans.

Before you start, make sure the domain’s nameservers or DNS already point to your server. If you are not sure, our guide on updating nameservers and DNS propagation will help.

Steps to add an addon domain

Log in to your Webuzo Enduser Panel.
Go to the Domains section and click Addon Domains.
Enter the new domain name (for example mysecondsite.com).
Webuzo suggests a document root folder automatically, such as /home/user/mysecondsite.com. You can leave this as-is.
Click Add Domain. Webuzo creates the folder and configures the web server for you.

Once it is added, upload that site’s files into its document root using the File Manager or FTP, or install WordPress straight into it.

Don’t forget the SSL certificate

Each addon domain should have its own SSL certificate so it loads securely. After the domain resolves, issue a free certificate by following installing Let’s Encrypt SSL in Webuzo.

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between an addon domain and a subdomain?

An addon domain is a separate domain name (like anothersite.com). A subdomain is a section of an existing domain (like blog.yoursite.com).

How many addon domains can I add?

That depends on your hosting package. If you hit the limit and need more, contact support about upgrading.

My addon domain shows the wrong site. Why?

This is almost always DNS still pointing elsewhere, or files uploaded to the wrong folder. Confirm the domain points to us and that files sit in its document root.