# How to use the Domains tool in cPanel

> The cPanel Domains tool lets you create and manage addon domains, subdomains, and aliases from a single interface.

Source: https://www.kualo.com/knowledgebase/cpanel-domains/how-to-use-the-domains-tool-in-cpanel
Updated: 2026-06-09

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The Domains tool in cPanel lets you create and manage addon domains, subdomains, and alias domains all from one place, without switching between separate tools.

## Opening the Domains tool

1. Log in to cPanel.
2. Click the **Domains** icon.

![Domains icon in cPanel](https://kb-cdn.kualo.com/00/be/00bef903f746e90f99a3fd34b6a6e3de9b97d255.png)

The Domains page lists all domains currently associated with your account.

![Domains overview page](https://kb-cdn.kualo.com/1e/83/1e83cce6947fce7326d8b83fac97b9c9e2dad4dc.png)

## Creating a new domain, subdomain, or alias

1. Click **Create a new domain**.

![Create a new domain button](https://kb-cdn.kualo.com/76/ce/76ce44f64aaf9eb29a8f1322e54ad67c69603b5d.png)

2. Enter the domain name in the domain field.
3. Choose how the domain should behave:
   - **Alias** - leave the document root checkbox ticked. The domain will share the same document root as your primary domain, so visitors see the same content regardless of which domain name they use. For example, `www.example.net` and `www.example.org` can both show the content of `www.example.com`. See [How to create a new Alias (park a domain) in cPanel](/knowledgebase/cpanel-how-tos/how-to-create-a-new-alias-park-a-domain-in-cpanel) for more detail.
   - **Addon domain** - untick the checkbox and enter a document root folder for the domain. If the folder does not already exist, cPanel will create it automatically. An addon domain links a new domain name to its own directory, keeping its files separate from your primary domain. See [How to create an addon domain in cPanel](/knowledgebase/cpanel-how-tos/how-to-create-an-addon-domain-in-cpanel) for more detail.

![Document root options when creating a domain](https://kb-cdn.kualo.com/e5/59/e559765e3b636470fe7f21455715ead4806afc25.png)

4. Click **Submit** to create the domain.

## Managing an existing domain

1. On the Domains page, click **Manage** next to the domain you want to modify.

![Manage button for a domain](https://kb-cdn.kualo.com/6d/3f/6d3fe854698433cce8d4418d84da874c335c6e84.png)

The Domain Management page opens.

![Domain Management page](https://kb-cdn.kualo.com/2d/25/2d25a1bc9b550a7ca366c16a0f702dd58db6b3e7.png)

From here you can:

- View basic information about the domain.
- Change the document root folder.
- Delete the domain.
- Create an email account associated with the domain.
- Edit the domain's DNS zone.
- Set up or modify redirects for the domain.

:::tip
If you run into any difficulties, raise a support ticket with our helpdesk and the technical team will be happy to help.
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