Domains can be connected to hosting in different ways depending on what you want the domain to do.
Two common concepts are parked domains and addon domains.

While the terms come from cPanel, the actual usage and limits depend on your hosting package.

What a Parked Domain Is #

A parked domain is a domain that:

• Does not have its own website
• Points to an existing website
• Shows the same content as another domain

Example:

• example.com is the main website
• example.net is parked and shows the same website

Parked domains are often used to protect brand names or alternative extensions.

What an Addon Domain Is #

An addon domain is a domain that:

• Has its own separate website
• Uses its own document root
• Is hosted under the same cPanel account

Example:

• example.com shows Website A
• example.net shows Website B

Addon domains allow hosting multiple websites under one account.

Key Differences at a Glance #

Parked domains:

• Share the same website content
• Do not have separate files
• Are simpler to manage

Addon domains:

• Have separate website files
• Act as independent websites
• Require correct document root configuration

How This Works at ProRedLine #

At ProRedLine:

• Domain behavior is managed per hosting package
• Domain usage may be handled manually by support in specific setups
• Not all packages allow multiple websites

The terminology may exist in cPanel, but actual availability depends on your subscription.

DNS Considerations #

Both parked and addon domains require:

• Correct DNS records
• Proper propagation time

Incorrect DNS configuration can cause domains to not resolve correctly.

When to Use a Parked Domain #

Use a parked domain if:

• You want multiple domains to show the same website
• You want to protect your brand
• You do not need separate content

When to Use an Addon Domain #

Use an addon domain if:

• You want to host multiple websites
• Each site needs its own files and structure
• Your hosting package allows it

Common Mistakes #

• Expecting separate websites on parked domains
• Incorrect document root configuration
• DNS pointing to the wrong location
• Exceeding package limits

Most issues are caused by misunderstandings of domain behavior.

Responsibility Notice #

You are responsible for:

• Choosing the correct domain setup
• Understanding package limitations
• Managing DNS correctly

ProRedLine does not automatically convert parked domains into addon domains.