An addon domain is a type of domain that you can add to your existing web hosting account to host a completely separate website.
Here's a simple explanation:
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If you have one hosting account (like with cheaphoster.net), you usually start with one main domain (like
example.com). -
An addon domain lets you add another domain name (like
anotherexample.com) and create a separate website for it — all under the same hosting account.
Key Features of an Addon Domain:
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It has its own website and files (usually in a separate folder).
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It can have its own email accounts.
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Visitors see it as a completely separate website from your main domain.
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It shares the same server resources as your main domain (like storage, bandwidth, etc.).
Example:
If your main domain is: maindomain.com
And you add an addon domain: newsite.com
You can build a completely different website on newsite.com without buying a new hosting plan.
