Hosting Two Domains

Sellingen · 02-05-2008, 02:57 PM

I have a premium hosting account with godaddy which already has a domain hosted on it. I purchased a new domain this evening and I'm having a hard time figuring out how to host both sites on the same plan. From what I understand, it is possible. But I haven't been able to figure out how, even with the help of their how to guides. Right now both domains are leading to the content of my first website. I am hoping that perhaps someone who is experienced with godaddy can help me out here. I'm starting to see what people are talking about when they say godaddy is overly complicated. Thanks in advance

ralen · 02-06-2008, 05:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Sellingen

I have a premium hosting account with godaddy which already has a domain hosted on it. I purchased a new domain this evening and I'm having a hard time figuring out how to host both sites on the same plan. From what I understand, it is possible. But I haven't been able to figure out how, even with the help of their how to guides. Right now both domains are leading to the content of my first website. I am hoping that perhaps someone who is experienced with godaddy can help me out here. I'm starting to see what people are talking about when they say godaddy is overly complicated. Thanks in advance

Im not familiar with GoDaddy at all, but what Control Panel do you have?

**carsey** · 02-06-2008, 05:23 AM

Hmm, i dont really know if there is a way to do this. There might be a php redirect that will detect what domain is entered and transfer you to appropriate site, but i havent heard of any.

Skie · 02-06-2008, 07:45 AM

What exactly are you trying to do? Do you want both domains to show the same website? Or do you want both domains to show completely different websites?

SerenitiSFV · 02-11-2008, 10:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Sellingen

I have a premium hosting account with godaddy which already has a domain hosted on it. I purchased a new domain this evening and I'm having a hard time figuring out how to host both sites on the same plan. From what I understand, it is possible. But I haven't been able to figure out how, even with the help of their how to guides. Right now both domains are leading to the content of my first website. I am hoping that perhaps someone who is experienced with godaddy can help me out here. I'm starting to see what people are talking about when they say godaddy is overly complicated. Thanks in advance

I host several domains on a premium hosting account with GoDaddy. I'll be happy to walk you through the process - please contact me privately and I'll send you some screen shots. Once you do it a few times, it's easy.

Lynda

ebackhus · 02-11-2008, 11:39 AM

If it includes a DNS all you need to do is specify some virtual hosts.

SerenitiSFV · 02-11-2008, 11:45 AM

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Originally Posted by ebackhus

If it includes a DNS all you need to do is specify some virtual hosts.

Actually, GoDaddy has a specific process for doing this. It's very easy once you figure it out, but their documentation isn't real helpful. LOL

**carsey** · 02-11-2008, 12:21 PM

Why dont you post in this thread for the benefit of all rather than 1??

SerenitiSFV · 02-11-2008, 12:24 PM

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Originally Posted by carsey

Why dont you post in this thread for the benefit of all rather than 1??

hehehe - because I'm new here and I don't know how to attach or include images...

I'll check out the help files.

Lynda

**sobeit** · 02-11-2008, 12:39 PM

if you have the domain names through godaddy just do the forwarding thing

1. log into your account
2. click on the name you want to use for the second website
3. right above the account details, click on forward
4. type the path to your website.
5. enable and you are ready to go. You may want to mask the path so others wont see.

SerenitiSFV · 02-11-2008, 02:36 PM

Walkthrough with Screen Shots

Log into your GoDaddy account, go to your hosting manager and select the domain name for the main account on the Premier Hosting account.

In the "Settings" section, select Domain Manager.

In the Domain Manager, add the domain you want to host on its own site and wait for the setup to complete - takes about 10 minutes.

The walkthrough has details and screen shots. I think it's pretty well covered, but don't hesitate to contact me if you don't understand something.

If you can't see the "Step 1" image in the walkthrough in Firefox, try it in IE. For some reason new .jpg images are reluctant to appear in Firefox on my workstation, so I never know until I get home if they're actually viewable to anyone else - they usually are.

Lynda

SerenitiSFV · 02-11-2008, 02:37 PM

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Originally Posted by sobeit666

if you have the domain names through godaddy just do the forwarding thing

1. log into your account
2. click on the name you want to use for the second website
3. right above the account details, click on forward
4. type the path to your website.
5. enable and you are ready to go. You may want to mask the path so others wont see.

Nope, doesn't work that way. This is a specific product of GoDaddy's that has its own rules.

**sobeit** · 02-11-2008, 05:14 PM

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Originally Posted by SerenitiSFV

Nope, doesn't work that way. This is a specific product of GoDaddy's that has its own rules.

if its not supposed to work then I need to quit doing it...

SerenitiSFV · 02-13-2008, 08:52 AM

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Originally Posted by sobeit666

if its not supposed to work then I need to quit doing it...

Sorry, I meant that the Premium Hosting process doesn't work that way. Your instructions work fine for forwarding a domain to a subdirectory of any web site hosted anywhere. However, GoDaddy's Premium hosting account eliminates the need to do that - it's all automatic once you select the domain name(s) to be hosted there.

It's a great, inexpensive choice for smallish, low-traffic web sites - you pay one price for web hosting and there is no cap on the number of sites you can host using the same account for that price. The only limit is space and bandwidth.

royax · 04-22-2008, 03:04 AM

If GoDaddy has the same control panel with 1&1 then I could able to help you how to manage your 2 domains under 1 hosting plan.

I believe you need to change the domain destination and then assign your domain to a folder/directory. Inside each folder you should upload your own index.html file that serves as the main page of your website.

I have more experience in 1&1 hosting plan. I know how to manage several domains under 1 package which is the cheapest package of 1&1. Actually you can hosting 20 domains on it as long as you need to change the domain destination on it.

Sellingen · 04-22-2008, 03:50 PM

Sorry for not posting an update in here, things have been kind of hectic.

I was unable to resolve this with Godaddy, it seemed like the tech guys I spoke to were working off a script. I also think there was a mix up with my hosting plan in terms of what I bought, and what I ended up getting. Caused a lot of headaches. Long story short, I canceled my godaddy accounts. Once I'm ready to get my site up and running again I'll be using bluehost, I've heard good things about them.

royax · 04-22-2008, 11:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Sellingen

Sorry for not posting an update in here, things have been kind of hectic.

I was unable to resolve this with Godaddy, it seemed like the tech guys I spoke to were working off a script. I also think there was a mix up with my hosting plan in terms of what I bought, and what I ended up getting. Caused a lot of headaches. Long story short, I canceled my godaddy accounts. Once I'm ready to get my site up and running again I'll be using bluehost, I've heard good things about them.

Try 1&1 hosting www.1and1.com... I can help you how you can manage your website. You can host multiple websites under 1 hosting plan. I'm a 1&1 tech support and I'm willing to help how you can setup your website with 1&1. Just drop me an e-mail at roy.tupac@atophilippines.org and tell me what you want for your site, requirements etc. I will provide you the best hosting plan and just make sure to drop me an e-mail. I will help you everything on my knowledge about hosting.

IF you want to sign up with 1&1 just click the link below.
http://www.1and1.com/?k_id=14358306

02-05-2008, 02:57 PM	#1 (permalink)
Sellingen Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Indiana Posts: 24 OS: XP Home+sp2	Hosting Two Domains I have a premium hosting account with godaddy which already has a domain hosted on it. I purchased a new domain this evening and I'm having a hard time figuring out how to host both sites on the same plan. From what I understand, it is possible. But I haven't been able to figure out how, even with the help of their how to guides. Right now both domains are leading to the content of my first website. I am hoping that perhaps someone who is experienced with godaddy can help me out here. I'm starting to see what people are talking about when they say godaddy is overly complicated. Thanks in advance

02-06-2008, 05:23 AM	#3 (permalink)
carsey Moderator, TSF Articles Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Hunwick, Co. Durham England Posts: 9,495 OS: XP Pro SP3 My System	Re: Hosting Two Domains Hmm, i dont really know if there is a way to do this. There might be a php redirect that will detect what domain is entered and transfer you to appropriate site, but i havent heard of any. __________________ Submit New Articles Here

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Skie Manager, Alternative Comp Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Downers Grove, IL Posts: 1,821 OS: Gentoo Linux, Redhat Enterprise Linux, CentOS My System	Re: Hosting Two Domains What exactly are you trying to do? Do you want both domains to show the same website? Or do you want both domains to show completely different websites? __________________

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ebackhus Asst. Manager, Design Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: SATX Posts: 12,554 OS: WinXP Pro SP2b My System Blog Entries: 17	Re: Hosting Two Domains If it includes a DNS all you need to do is specify some virtual hosts. __________________ ----------------------------- There are no dumb questions, unless a customer is asking them. Help in the fight against cancer and other serious illnesses.

02-11-2008, 12:21 PM	#8 (permalink)
carsey Moderator, TSF Articles Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Hunwick, Co. Durham England Posts: 9,495 OS: XP Pro SP3 My System	Re: Hosting Two Domains Why dont you post in this thread for the benefit of all rather than 1?? __________________ Submit New Articles Here

02-11-2008, 12:39 PM	#10 (permalink)
sobeit Mentor Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: NEAR Posts: 4,675 OS: windows/linux	Re: Hosting Two Domains if you have the domain names through godaddy just do the forwarding thing 1. log into your account 2. click on the name you want to use for the second website 3. right above the account details, click on forward 4. type the path to your website. 5. enable and you are ready to go. You may want to mask the path so others wont see. __________________ Do not feed the trolls.

02-11-2008, 02:36 PM	#11 (permalink)
SerenitiSFV Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: San Fernando Valley, CA Posts: 7 OS: Windows XP Pro SP2 My System	Using GoDaddy's Premier hosting plan for multiple domains Walkthrough with Screen Shots Log into your GoDaddy account, go to your hosting manager and select the domain name for the main account on the Premier Hosting account. In the "Settings" section, select Domain Manager. In the Domain Manager, add the domain you want to host on its own site and wait for the setup to complete - takes about 10 minutes. The walkthrough has details and screen shots. I think it's pretty well covered, but don't hesitate to contact me if you don't understand something. If you can't see the "Step 1" image in the walkthrough in Firefox, try it in IE. For some reason new .jpg images are reluctant to appear in Firefox on my workstation, so I never know until I get home if they're actually viewable to anyone else - they usually are. Lynda

04-22-2008, 03:04 AM	#15 (permalink)
royax Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 25 OS: XP Service pack 2	Re: Hosting Two Domains If GoDaddy has the same control panel with 1&1 then I could able to help you how to manage your 2 domains under 1 hosting plan. I believe you need to change the domain destination and then assign your domain to a folder/directory. Inside each folder you should upload your own index.html file that serves as the main page of your website. I have more experience in 1&1 hosting plan. I know how to manage several domains under 1 package which is the cheapest package of 1&1. Actually you can hosting 20 domains on it as long as you need to change the domain destination on it.

04-22-2008, 03:50 PM	#16 (permalink)
Sellingen Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Indiana Posts: 24 OS: XP Home+sp2	Re: Hosting Two Domains Sorry for not posting an update in here, things have been kind of hectic. I was unable to resolve this with Godaddy, it seemed like the tech guys I spoke to were working off a script. I also think there was a mix up with my hosting plan in terms of what I bought, and what I ended up getting. Caused a lot of headaches. Long story short, I canceled my godaddy accounts. Once I'm ready to get my site up and running again I'll be using bluehost, I've heard good things about them.