Addon Domains
An Addon Domain is a fully functional, independent domain that can be created and managed from within your control panel. It allows you to host multiple, unique websites under a single hosting account. Each Addon Domain is associated with its own folder and can have its own email addresses, forwarders, and other features, just like your primary domain.
What Happens When You Create an Addon Domain:
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A new folder is created in the “public_html” directory (or another specified location).
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A subdomain is automatically created for your primary domain and linked to the new folder.
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The new domain name is associated with this subdomain.
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You can upload files to the folder to create a unique website for the Addon Domain.
Parked Domains (Alias)
A Parked Domain, also known as a domain alias, points to the same website as your primary domain. It allows you to use multiple domain names to direct visitors to a single website.
Example:
If abc.com is your primary website, you can purchase abc.net and park it. When visitors go to abc.net, they will see the same content as abc.com.
Subdomains
A subdomain is a prefix added to your primary domain name, creating a separate section of your website. It follows the format subdomain.example.com (e.g., blog.example.com or store.example.com). Subdomains are often used to organize different parts of a website, such as blogs, stores, or support sections.
Key Points:
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Subdomains behave similarly to Addon Domains but are part of the primary domain.
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They are ideal for creating distinct sections of a website without needing a new domain name.
Summary
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Addon Domains: Host multiple, independent websites under one account.
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Parked Domains: Point additional domains to the same website as your primary domain.
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Subdomains: Create separate sections of your primary domain (e.g., blog.example.com).