# Using the cPanel Domains tool

> Use the cPanel Domains tool to add, manage and remove domains, subdomains and aliases, and to force HTTPS.

Source: https://helpcenter.ruachost.com/cpanel/domains/using-the-cpanel-domains-tool/

The **cPanel Domains tool** is your one‑stop interface for creating and managing all of the domains, subdomains, addon domains, and aliases in your hosting account.

## Starting the Domains Tool

1. Log in to **cPanel**.
2. On the **Tools page → Domains section**, click **Domains**.
3. You’ll see a list of all domains associated with your account.

## Listing and Searching

- The main page displays all domains.
- Use the **Search box** to quickly find a specific domain.
- Under **Actions**, you can:

  - **Manage** → open the domain’s management page.
  - **Create Email** → go directly to the email account creation page.

## Managing Existing Domains

Click **Manage** next to a domain to open its management page. Options include:

- **Change Document Root** → update the directory where site files are stored.
- **Delete Domain** → remove the domain (primary domain cannot be deleted).
- **Create an Email Address** → set up mail accounts.
- **Create a Site with Site Publisher** → launch a quick site.
- **Modify Zones** → adjust DNS records.
- **Modify Redirects** → configure page redirects.

## Creating New Domains

### Addon Domains

1. From the Domains tool main page, click **Create a New Domain**.
2. Enter the domain name.
3. Clear the **Share document root** box.
4. Specify a dedicated **document root directory** (outside `public_html` is recommended).
5. Enter a subdomain identifier.
6. Click **Submit**.

**Important:** Avoid placing addon domains in subdirectories under `public_html`. This can cause conflicts (especially with WordPress) and security risks if the parent site is compromised.

### Subdomains

1. From the Domains tool main page, click **Create a New Domain**.
2. Enter the subdomain name (e.g., `blog.example.com`).
3. Clear the **Share document root** box.
4. Specify a dedicated document root directory.
5. Click **Submit**.

### Aliases (Parked Domains)

Aliases point additional domains to your primary site.

1. From the Domains tool main page, click **Create a New Domain**.
2. Enter the alias domain name.
3. Select the **Share document root** box.
4. Click **Submit**.