Another type of domain you can add to your cPanel is an Addon domain. Unlike a parked domain, an addon domain can display an entirely different site than your primary domain.

If you have a Shared Hatchling plan, you can only have a primary domain. You cannot add any Addon or Parked domains because the Hatchling plans are limited to hosting only one website.

In contrast, with a Shared Baby or Business plan, you would be able to park domains and add multiple Addon domains because they can host multiple websites, each with its website content.

When purchasing domains, most domain registrars offer domain parking. They are offering to park your domain on their servers and direct traffic to a page of their choice. This is an excellent temporary solution if you don’t have a web hosting account, but it is very restrictive because you do not control the content while it is parked with them.

Alternatively, suppose you do not yet have content for a domain you have purchased. In that case, you can add it as an alias in your cPanel for the time being. Once you’ve developed the content for your new site, you can remove the parked domain and add it as an Addon domain when you’re ready to launch the new site. Below we will go over the process of adding and removing a parked domain.