{"id":12414,"date":"2026-06-04T07:06:19","date_gmt":"2026-06-04T07:06:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.webystrata.com\/blog\/?p=12414"},"modified":"2026-06-04T08:32:25","modified_gmt":"2026-06-04T08:32:25","slug":"locate-the-path-of-an-addon-domain-from-cpanel","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.webystrata.com\/blog\/locate-the-path-of-an-addon-domain-from-cpanel\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Locate the Path of an Addon Domain from cPanel"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1>How to Locate the Path of an Addon Domain from cPanel<\/h1>\n<p>When managing multiple websites under a single hosting account, addon domains are an essential feature of cPanel. Each addon domain points to its own directory, allowing you to host separate websites while using the same hosting account.<\/p>\n<p>There are many situations where you may need to locate the path of an addon domain from cPanel. Whether you&#8217;re installing a CMS, uploading website files, troubleshooting website issues, configuring scripts, or restoring backups, knowing the exact document root of your addon domain is crucial.<\/p>\n<p>In this guide, you&#8217;ll learn how to locate the path of an addon domain from cPanel, understand document roots, and manage your website directories effectively.<\/p>\n<h2>What Is an Addon Domain?<\/h2>\n<p>An addon domain is an additional domain name hosted within the same cPanel account as your primary domain. It functions as an independent website with its own files, content, email accounts, and settings.<\/p>\n<p>For example:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Primary Domain: example.com<\/li>\n<li>Addon Domain: mybusiness.com<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Each addon domain is assigned a document root folder where its website files are stored.<\/p>\n<p>Example:<\/p>\n<pre><code class=\"language-text\">public_html\/mybusiness\r\n<\/code><\/pre>\n<p>All files for the addon domain are located within this directory.<\/p>\n<h2>Understanding Document Root<\/h2>\n<p>A document root is the directory where a website&#8217;s files are stored on the server.<\/p>\n<p>When visitors access your domain through a web browser, the server serves content from the document root directory.<\/p>\n<p>Example:<\/p>\n<p>Domain:<\/p>\n<pre><code class=\"language-text\">mybusiness.com\r\n<\/code><\/pre>\n<p>Document Root:<\/p>\n<pre><code class=\"language-text\">public_html\/mybusiness\r\n<\/code><\/pre>\n<p>Absolute Server Path:<\/p>\n<pre><code class=\"language-text\">\/home\/username\/public_html\/mybusiness\r\n<\/code><\/pre>\n<h2>How to Locate the Path of an Addon Domain from cPanel<\/h2>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"1hmzdnt\" data-start=\"203\" data-end=\"246\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Step 1: Login to cPanel from Client Area<\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"446\" data-end=\"570\">First, visit the WebyStrata website and log in to your client area account using your registered email address and password.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"446\" data-end=\"570\">official Website <a href=\"https:\/\/www.webystrata.com\">www.webystrata.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"291\" data-end=\"308\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">After logging in:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol data-start=\"310\" data-end=\"429\">\n<li data-section-id=\"ygoy3r\" data-start=\"310\" data-end=\"331\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Go to <strong data-start=\"319\" data-end=\"331\">Services<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"wyqca4\" data-start=\"332\" data-end=\"359\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Click on <strong data-start=\"344\" data-end=\"359\">My Services<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"8kxumo\" data-start=\"360\" data-end=\"397\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Select your active hosting service<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"4ekbul\" data-start=\"398\" data-end=\"429\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Click on <strong data-start=\"410\" data-end=\"429\">Login to cPanel<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><code><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-11961 size-full\" title=\"how-to-locate-the-path-of-an-addon-domain-from-cpanel\" src=\"https:\/\/www.webystrata.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/login-into-cpanel-5.webp\" alt=\"how-to-locate-the-path-of-an-addon-domain-from-cpanel\" width=\"1902\" height=\"957\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.webystrata.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/login-into-cpanel-5.webp 1902w, https:\/\/www.webystrata.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/login-into-cpanel-5-300x151.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.webystrata.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/login-into-cpanel-5-1024x515.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.webystrata.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/login-into-cpanel-5-768x386.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.webystrata.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/login-into-cpanel-5-1536x773.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1902px) 100vw, 1902px\" \/><\/code><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Step 2: Open the Domains Section<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">After logging in, scroll down or use the search bar to locate the <strong>Domains<\/strong> section.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Click on:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Domains<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-12415\" src=\"https:\/\/www.webystrata.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/domains.webp\" alt=\"how-to-locate-the-path-of-an-addon-domain-from-cpanel\" width=\"1919\" height=\"912\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.webystrata.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/domains.webp 1919w, https:\/\/www.webystrata.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/domains-300x143.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.webystrata.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/domains-1024x487.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.webystrata.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/domains-768x365.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.webystrata.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/domains-1536x730.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1919px) 100vw, 1919px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Step 3: Locate Your Addon Domain<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">You will see a list of all domains associated with your hosting account.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Find the addon domain whose path you want to identify.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The domain list typically displays:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Domain Name<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Document Root<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Redirect Status<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Actions<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Click on <strong>Manage<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-12416\" src=\"https:\/\/www.webystrata.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/manage-1.webp\" alt=\"how-to-locate-the-path-of-an-addon-domain-from-cpanel\" width=\"1907\" height=\"909\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.webystrata.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/manage-1.webp 1907w, https:\/\/www.webystrata.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/manage-1-300x143.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.webystrata.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/manage-1-1024x488.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.webystrata.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/manage-1-768x366.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.webystrata.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/manage-1-1536x732.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1907px) 100vw, 1907px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Step 4: Check the Document Root<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Look for the <strong>Document Root<\/strong> column next to your addon domain.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The value displayed under Document Root represents the folder where the website files are stored.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-12417\" src=\"https:\/\/www.webystrata.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/path.webp\" alt=\"how-to-locate-the-path-of-an-addon-domain-from-cpanel\" width=\"1900\" height=\"890\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.webystrata.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/path.webp 1900w, https:\/\/www.webystrata.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/path-300x141.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.webystrata.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/path-1024x480.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.webystrata.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/path-768x360.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.webystrata.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/path-1536x719.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1900px) 100vw, 1900px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Step 5: View the Full Path Using File Manager<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">To verify the complete server path:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Return to the cPanel home page.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Open <strong>File Manager<\/strong>.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-12418\" src=\"https:\/\/www.webystrata.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/file.webp\" alt=\"how-to-locate-the-path-of-an-addon-domain-from-cpanel\" width=\"1905\" height=\"897\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.webystrata.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/file.webp 1905w, https:\/\/www.webystrata.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/file-300x141.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.webystrata.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/file-1024x482.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.webystrata.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/file-768x362.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.webystrata.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/file-1536x723.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1905px) 100vw, 1905px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">\u00a03. Navigate to the displayed document root folder.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">For example:<\/span><\/p>\n<pre><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><code>public_html\/mybusiness\r\n<\/code><\/span><\/pre>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Inside File Manager, this folder contains all website files for the addon domain.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The absolute server path may look similar to:<\/span><\/p>\n<pre><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><code>\/home\/username\/public_html\/mybusiness\r\n<\/code><\/span><\/pre>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Where:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">home = server home directory<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">username = your cPanel username<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">public_html = web root directory<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">mybusiness = addon domain folder<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-12419\" src=\"https:\/\/www.webystrata.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/path-2.webp\" alt=\"how-to-locate-the-path-of-an-addon-domain-from-cpanel\" width=\"1910\" height=\"918\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.webystrata.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/path-2.webp 1910w, https:\/\/www.webystrata.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/path-2-300x144.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.webystrata.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/path-2-1024x492.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.webystrata.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/path-2-768x369.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.webystrata.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/path-2-1536x738.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1910px) 100vw, 1910px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Step 6: Confirm Website Files<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Open the addon domain directory and verify that it contains website files such as:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">index.php<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">index.html<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">wp-config.php<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">wp-content<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">images<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">css<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">js<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">This confirms you have located the correct path.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Why You Need to Find the Addon Domain Path<\/h2>\n<p>Knowing the addon domain&#8217;s path can help you:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Upload website files to the correct directory<\/li>\n<li>Install WordPress or other CMS platforms<\/li>\n<li>Configure applications and scripts<\/li>\n<li>Troubleshoot website loading issues<\/li>\n<li>Restore website backups<\/li>\n<li>Manage file permissions<\/li>\n<li>Access website logs and configuration files<\/li>\n<li>Verify domain setup<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Benefits of Knowing Your Addon Domain Path<\/h2>\n<p>Understanding where your addon domain files are stored offers several advantages:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Faster troubleshooting<\/li>\n<li>Easier website migrations<\/li>\n<li>Simplified application installations<\/li>\n<li>Better file organization<\/li>\n<li>Improved server management<\/li>\n<li>Efficient backup and restoration processes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>For developers and website administrators, knowing the document root path is essential for managing websites effectively.<\/p>\n<h2>Conclusion<\/h2>\n<p>Learning how to locate the path of an addon domain from cPanel is an important skill for website owners, developers, and hosting administrators. By accessing the Domains section and reviewing the Document Root information, you can quickly identify where your website files are stored. If the document root is not displayed, File Manager provides an alternative way to locate the correct directory.<\/p>\n<p>Keeping track of your addon domain paths helps streamline website management, improves troubleshooting, and ensures that updates, backups, and installations are performed in the correct location.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>How to Locate the Path of an Addon Domain from cPanel When managing multiple websites under a single hosting account, addon domains are an essential feature of cPanel. Each addon domain points to its own directory, allowing you to host separate websites while using the same hosting account. 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