Introduction

Managing multiple domain names for a single website is a common requirement for businesses and website owners. Whether you want to protect your brand, support multiple domain extensions, or redirect visitors from alternative domain names, WHM’s Park a Domain feature makes the process simple.

A parked domain allows an additional domain name to point to the same website as your primary domain. This means visitors can access your website using either domain while viewing the same content.

In this guide, you’ll learn how to park a domain in WHM, the requirements, verification steps, and common troubleshooting tips.

What Is a Parked Domain?

A parked domain is an additional domain that points to an existing website hosted on your server.

For example:

• Primary Domain: example.com
• Parked Domain: example.net

Both domains will display the same website content.

This is useful for:

• Protecting your brand with multiple domain extensions.
• Redirecting traffic from alternative domain names.
• Preventing competitors from using similar domain names.
• Making it easier for users to find your website.

Step 1: Log in to WHM

Access your WHM panel using your administrator or reseller credentials.

Typical URL:

https://your-server-ip:2087

or

https://your-domain.com:2087

After logging in, you’ll be redirected to the WHM dashboard.

Step 2: Open the “Park a Domain” Feature

From the WHM dashboard:

1. Navigate to DNS Functions.
2. Click Park a Domain.

You can also use the WHM search bar and search for:

Park a Domain

Then select the feature from the search results.

Step 3: Select the Primary Domain

Under Domain to park on top of, choose the existing domain that hosts your website.

Example:

example.com

This is the main website visitors will ultimately access.

Step 4: Enter the Domain to Park

In the Domain to park field, enter the additional domain name.

Example:

example.net

Your configuration will look like:

Domain to park on top of: example.com
Domain to park: example.net

This means:

example.net → example.com

Step 5: Submit the Configuration

Click Submit.

WHM will process the request and automatically configure the parked domain.

If the operation completes successfully, you’ll receive a confirmation message.

Example Configuration

Suppose your business website is:

example.com

You also own:

example.net

To make both domains display the same website:

After saving the configuration, visitors can access the same website using either domain.

Verify the Parked Domain

After configuration, perform the following checks:

1. Verify Domain Association

Confirm that WHM reports the parked domain as successfully added.

2. Check DNS Records

Ensure the parked domain points to your hosting server using:

• Correct Nameservers
• Correct A Record

3. Test Website Access

Open the parked domain in a web browser:

https://example.net

Verify that it loads the same website as:

https://example.com

4. Wait for DNS Propagation

If DNS records were recently updated, propagation may take anywhere from a few minutes to 48 hours.

Important Notes

Domain Registration

Parking a domain does not register it automatically.

The domain must already be purchased and active through a domain registrar.

DNS Configuration

The parked domain must point to the correct server before it can function properly.

DNS Propagation

Changes may not appear immediately due to DNS propagation delays.

Existing Configurations

The domain cannot already exist as:

• A separate cPanel account
• An addon domain
• Another parked domain

SSL Certificates

If HTTPS is required, install or issue an SSL certificate for the parked domain as well.

Without SSL, visitors may receive browser security warnings.

Troubleshooting

Parked Domain Is Not Loading

Possible Cause:
DNS is not pointing to the correct server.

Solution:
Verify nameservers and A records.

DNS Error Appears

Possible Cause:
DNS propagation is incomplete or records are incorrect.

Solution:

• Check DNS records.
• Verify nameservers.
• Wait for propagation to complete.

Wrong Website Is Displayed

Possible Cause:
The parked domain was associated with the wrong primary domain.

Solution:
Review the parked domain configuration in WHM and confirm the correct target domain.

SSL Certificate Warning

Possible Cause:
SSL is not installed for the parked domain.

Solution:

• Install an SSL certificate.
• Use AutoSSL if available.
• Verify certificate coverage for all domains.

Benefits of Using Parked Domains

• Improve brand protection.
• Capture traffic from alternative domain names.
• Simplify website management.
• Support multiple domain extensions.
• Enhance user accessibility and recognition.

Conclusion

The Park a Domain feature in WHM provides a quick and effective way to make multiple domain names point to the same website. By selecting the primary domain and adding the secondary domain, administrators can manage brand protection, improve accessibility, and streamline website management with minimal effort.

With proper DNS configuration and SSL setup, parked domains can provide a seamless experience for visitors while maintaining a single website installation.