Setting up parked domains (aliases)

Domains & DNS Updated Jan 18, 2026

Domain Aliases (Parked Domains)

Parked domains point to the same website as your main domain.

When to Use Aliases

Adding a Parked Domain

  1. First, point the domain to HappilyHosted nameservers
  2. Log in to cPanel
  3. Go to Domains
  4. Click Create A New Domain
  5. Enter the domain name
  6. Tick "Share document root with [main domain]"
  7. Click Submit

Result

Both domains will display the same website:

Email for Parked Domains

You can create email accounts for parked domains just like your main domain.

SSL for Parked Domains

AutoSSL will automatically install certificates for parked domains.

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