If you're here, it's likely because you want to make the most of your plan at Bacan.com. One of the great advantages of our services is the ability to host multiple websites under the same account (depending on your contracted plan).
Many users think they need to purchase a new service for each project, but that's not the case! Thanks to the Additional Domains feature in DirectAdmin, you can manage your-store.com and your-blog.com from the same place.
Below, I explain how to do it in just a few minutes. It's much simpler than it looks. 
Steps to add a domain in DirectAdmin
Follow these instructions to configure your new domain correctly.
1. Access your control panel — The first step is to log into your DirectAdmin panel. You can do this through your client area at Bacan or directly with your access credentials.
2. Locate the Account Manager — Once inside the main panel, you will see several categories. Look for the section called «Account Manager». Within this section, click on the icon labeled «Domain Setup».
3. Add a new domain — You will see a list with your main domain. Just above to the right (usually on a blue or green button), you will see the option «ADD NEW». Click on it.
4. Fill in the domain details — A simple form will open. This is where the magic happens:
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Domain: Enter the name of your new domain (example:
mynewproject.com). Note: Do not include «www» or «http://» — just the name and extension. -
Bandwidth and Disk Usage: By default, it will be set to «Same as Main Account». We recommend leaving it this way so the new domain shares the total resources of your plan.
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Options (SSL, PHP, CGI): Make sure the «Secure SSL» and «PHP Access» checkboxes are checked so your site works with security and modern technologies.
5. Finalize the creation — Once you have reviewed the details, click the «CREATE» button.
Done! The system will create the necessary folders on your server so you can start uploading content.
Expert tips
For a perfect experience, keep these often-overlooked details in mind:
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DNS is key: For the newly added domain to work, you need to go to the registrar where you bought the domain and change the Nameservers (DNS) to point to the same ones used by your Bacan account. If you skip this step, the site won't load.
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Folder structure: When you create the domain, DirectAdmin automatically creates a new path. Your files won't be mixed with those of your main website.
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The path will be:
domains/yourextradomain.com/public_html
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Be patient with propagation: If you just changed the DNS, it may take between 4 and 24 hours for your new site to be active worldwide.
Key takeaways
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Go to Account Manager > Domain Setup.
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Use the «Add New» button.
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Enter the domain without «www».
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Make sure the domain's DNS points to Bacan.
We hope this guide has been helpful! Now you know how to multiply the value of your hosting by managing multiple projects at once.