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You can add a new domain name to forward to another domain or even a directory within another domain. To go to a specific page on another website, that requires an advanced setup in a .htaccess file. We recommend independent research for such advanced needs. First, ensure you are logged into your account at the [http://hosting.xmission.com Shared Hosting login page.] | You can add a new domain name to forward to another domain or even a directory within another domain. To go to a specific page on another website, that requires an advanced setup in a .htaccess file. We recommend independent research for such advanced needs. First, ensure you are logged into your account at the [http://hosting.xmission.com Shared Hosting login page.] | ||
| − | *From the | + | *From the side panel, click on the "'''Websites & Domains'''". |
[[File:Plesk_tabs_new.png]] | [[File:Plesk_tabs_new.png]] | ||
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| + | *Next choose "'''Add Domain'''" button. | ||
[[File:Domainadd.png]] | [[File:Domainadd.png]] | ||
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| + | * You will see the following: Choose Blank Website | ||
| + | [[File:PleskAddDomain-1.png|600px]] | ||
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*On this screen, you will need to complete the following information. A brief description of each follows the image. | *On this screen, you will need to complete the following information. A brief description of each follows the image. | ||
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| + | *'''Registered Domain name''' - This is the name of your new domain. In this example, we would be adding the domain "example-domain.com." | ||
| + | *'''Webspace''' - This should be your primary domain and will be automatically selected | ||
| + | *'''Hosting type''' = Choose Forwarding from the dropdown | ||
| + | *'''Activate the DNS service''' - Most likely, you will be using XMission for DNS and so the box shown above should be selected. | ||
| + | *'''Activate the mail service''' - Uncheck this box, your hosting platform does not come with mail servicing. Zimbra Hosted Email is an add-on service. | ||
| − | + | * Click on Forwarding Settings | |
| − | + | *'''Destination address''' - This is where the new domain will forward to. You can have it forward either to another domain entirely or a sub-directory of another domain. *'''Forwarding type''' | |
| − | + | ** '''Moved permanently (code 301) - Redirect website visitors to another site and show them the destination address. Such redirection will keep the site's search engine rankings. | |
| − | + | ** '''Moved temporarily (code 302) - Redirect website visitors to a temporary site copy when you do not want search engines to index this temporary site. | |
| − | + | ** '''Frame forward''' - Redirect website visitors to another site, but do not show them the destination address, so they do not know about the redirection. | |
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*Once you've entered the correct information for your new domain, simply click "'''OK.'''" You will see the following text indicating your new domain has been created successfully! | *Once you've entered the correct information for your new domain, simply click "'''OK.'''" You will see the following text indicating your new domain has been created successfully! | ||
Latest revision as of 10:27, 8 December 2022
You can add a new domain name to forward to another domain or even a directory within another domain. To go to a specific page on another website, that requires an advanced setup in a .htaccess file. We recommend independent research for such advanced needs. First, ensure you are logged into your account at the Shared Hosting login page.
- From the side panel, click on the "Websites & Domains".
- Next choose "Add Domain" button.
- You will see the following: Choose Blank Website
- On this screen, you will need to complete the following information. A brief description of each follows the image.
- Registered Domain name - This is the name of your new domain. In this example, we would be adding the domain "example-domain.com."
- Webspace - This should be your primary domain and will be automatically selected
- Hosting type = Choose Forwarding from the dropdown
- Activate the DNS service - Most likely, you will be using XMission for DNS and so the box shown above should be selected.
- Activate the mail service - Uncheck this box, your hosting platform does not come with mail servicing. Zimbra Hosted Email is an add-on service.
- Click on Forwarding Settings
- Destination address - This is where the new domain will forward to. You can have it forward either to another domain entirely or a sub-directory of another domain. *Forwarding type
- Moved permanently (code 301) - Redirect website visitors to another site and show them the destination address. Such redirection will keep the site's search engine rankings.
- Moved temporarily (code 302) - Redirect website visitors to a temporary site copy when you do not want search engines to index this temporary site.
- Frame forward - Redirect website visitors to another site, but do not show them the destination address, so they do not know about the redirection.
- Once you've entered the correct information for your new domain, simply click "OK." You will see the following text indicating your new domain has been created successfully!
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