Quick summary
- What it is: Multi-domain hosting is a type of web hosting plan that allows you to host multiple websites with different domains within a single hosting account, without needing.
- What it's for: it helps connect the domain with the website, email and other associated services.
- When to check it: when changing DNS servers, connecting a domain, configuring email or reviewing propagation.
Multi-domain hosting is a type of web hosting plan that allows you to host multiple websites with different domains within a single hosting account, without needing to purchase a separate plan for each one.
How does multi-domain hosting work?
In a multi-domain plan you have a primary domain (the one used to access the control panel) and you can add additional domains from that same panel. Each additional domain has its own folder on the server, so the files for each website are kept separate. However, all domains share the plan's resources (disk, bandwidth, databases, email accounts).
How many domains can I add?
It depends on the hosting plan you have subscribed to. At Bacan, each plan specifies the number of additional domains included. Check the features of your plan in the control panel or in the customer area.
Difference from shared and reseller hosting
- Basic shared hosting: A single domain per account, with no ability to add additional domains.
- Multi-domain hosting: Multiple domains in the same account. All domains are under the same panel user and share resources. Single administrator.
- Reseller hosting: Multiple domains but in completely independent accounts, each with its own user and panel. Designed for managing third-party hosting.
Who is multi-domain hosting for?
It is ideal for:
- Individuals or companies with multiple web projects of their own who want to manage them from a single panel.
- Those with small or medium-sized websites who do not need each to be in an isolated account.
- Those who want to save on hosting costs by consolidating multiple websites into a single plan.
When will you encounter it?
The term appears when comparing hosting plans, when wanting to add an additional domain to your current account or when reading articles about how to manage multiple domains from the same panel. If you see that your plan includes "X additional domains", you have a multi-domain plan.
Why it matters in hosting
Understanding this concept will help you make better decisions when managing your service. In practice, it relates to the connection between the domain, the website, email and other associated services. If it appears in a guide, the control panel or a support response, review the context before making changes.
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