This brief tutorial shows new users or webmasters how to use Parked Domains (aka. Domain Pointer) in CPanel to change host providers.
Parked Domains is a great feature that allows webmasters to migrate to a different host easily without losing existing user traffic.
It easily allows you to point or park additional domains to your existing hosting account. With it, you have example1.com and example2.net point to the same content.
Parked Domains can also be used to move your website content to another web host without too much work. All you have to do to make your web content visible on the new host is to use your new host provider’s nameservers for your domain.
Let say you registered for a new domain at godaddy.com. You also host your website with godaddy.
In the future if you decide that Godaddy isn’t serving your needs, you can copy or migrate your website content to another host. Then enable the Parked Domains feature with your existing domain name.
All you have to do is to go back to your Godaddy domain account and turn on custom nameservers. In the nameservers field, enter your new host nameservers there.
After propagating, content hosted with your new provider will be shown to your audience.
This is how it’s done:
Logon to your account using CPanel.. then go to the Domains section and click Parked Domains
There, you’ll add your domain and click Add.
After adding, point the domain to your document root folder, usually /public_html and save.
After that, go to your domain provider and change the nemeservers to point to your current host.
Find your current host nameservers and enter them there and save.
After the changes are saved and few minutes have passed, content hosting on at your new host will be shown to your audience.
You can then go back to your hold host and cancel your hosting account with them.
That’s it! Enjoy!
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I use Parked Domains in CPanel to change host providers?
To use Parked Domains in CPanel to change host providers, log in to your account, navigate to the Domains section, click on Parked Domains, add your domain, point it to the document root folder (/public_html), and save the changes.
Can Parked Domains help me migrate my website to a different host without losing traffic?
Yes, Parked Domains allow you to migrate your website to a different host without losing traffic. By changing your domain's nameservers to the new host's nameservers, your content hosted with the new provider will be shown to your audience.
What is the benefit of using Parked Domains for multiple domains pointing to the same content?
Using Parked Domains for multiple domains pointing to the same content allows you to consolidate your web presence and manage different domains under one hosting account, simplifying website management.
How can I enable the Parked Domains feature for my existing domain name?
To enable the Parked Domains feature for your existing domain name, log in to your domain account with your current host, turn on custom nameservers, enter your new host's nameservers, and save the changes.
What are the steps to migrate website content to another web host using Parked Domains?
To migrate website content to another web host using Parked Domains, copy or migrate your website content to the new host, enable Parked Domains with your existing domain name, and update the nameservers to point to the new host. After propagation, your content will be hosted with the new provider.
How long does it take for Parked Domains changes to propagate and show content hosted on a new provider?
After making changes to Parked Domains and updating nameservers, it typically takes a few minutes to propagate. Once propagation is complete, the content hosted on the new provider will be shown to your audience.
What is the process to add a domain to Parked Domains in CPanel?
To add a domain to Parked Domains in CPanel, log in to your account, go to the Domains section, click on Parked Domains, enter the domain you want to add, point it to the document root folder, and save the changes.
How can I point additional domains to my existing hosting account using Parked Domains?
You can point additional domains to your existing hosting account using Parked Domains by adding the domains through CPanel, pointing them to the document root folder (/public_html), and updating the nameservers to direct the domains to your current host.