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Setting up Multiple Domains to Point to the Same Directory

Summary

It is possible to have multiple domains point to the same site or a directory on your site. To do this, simply assign both Addon Domains to the same directory (folder).

Pro Tip: Secure more than one variation of your domain to protect your brand. Register a new domain now.



Primary, Addon, and Parked Domains

The primary domain on your account will always be pointed directly to the public_html directory. As you assign additional domains to your account, you can assign them as either addon or parked domains.

An addon domain allows you to specify a directory inside of public_html, which the domain will point to. A parked domain will point directly to public_html the same way your primary domain does.

For a more detailed description of the addon and parked domains, please see Parked Domains vs. Addon Domains.

When assigning a domain as an addon domain, you are allowed to use the same directory as another addon domain. This will result in both addon domains pointing to the same folder and website content.

Assigning Two Domains To One Folder

To begin, you will need to log in to your Bluehost Control Panel and Add your Domain. Once the domain has been added to your account, you can update which folder it points to from the cPanel.
  1. Click the Hosting tab from the side navigation menu on the left-hand side of your screen.
  2. Click the CPANEL button to load the cPanel.
  3. Scroll down to the Domains section, and click the Domains icon.
  4. Click Manage next to the domain you would like to point.
  5. Under UPDATE THE DOMAIN, enter the path to the folder you would like your domain to point to. 
  6. Click the Update button to point the domain to the specified folder.
  7. Once complete, you should see the new path reflected.

Note: To verify the ownership of your domain name. Here are the three ways this can be done:

  • Name Servers: Update your Name Servers to ns1.Bluehost.com and ns2.Bluehost.com
  • Create HTML Page: Create an HTML page on your existing host containing the text provided.
  • EPP Code: This will not transfer your domain name but use the EPP code to verify ownership.

Pro Tip! Check out this article for more information about How To Assign A Domain Name - A Record, Name Servers, HTML Page.

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You may also refer to our Knowledge Base articles to help answer common questions and guide you through various setup, configuration, and troubleshooting steps.