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Step 3: Find the Addon Domain<\/h3>\n
A list of your domains will appear. Locate the addon domain whose document root you want to change.<\/p>\n
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Step 4: Modify the Document Root<\/h3>\n
Click the Manage<\/strong> button next to the addon domain.<\/p>\n![\"how-to-change-a-domain-document-root-in-cpanel\"](\"https:\/\/www.webystrata.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/manage-2.webp\")
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Step 5: Save Changes<\/h3>\n\n- Find the Document Root<\/strong> field and enter the new directory path where the website files are stored.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Example:<\/p>\n
\/public_html\/newsite<\/code><\/pre>\n\n- Click Update<\/strong> or Save<\/strong> to apply the new document root settings.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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Step 6: Verify the Website<\/h3>\n
Visit the domain in your browser and confirm that the website loads correctly from the new directory.<\/p>\n
Why to Change the Document Root?<\/span><\/h2>\nThere are several reasons why website owners change document roots:<\/span><\/p>\n\n- Reorganize website files.<\/span><\/li>\n
- Move a website to a new directory.<\/span><\/li>\n
- Launch a redesigned version of a website.<\/span><\/li>\n
- Improve website management.<\/span><\/li>\n
- Separate websites into dedicated folders.<\/span><\/li>\n
- Configure staging and production environments.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Benefits of Using Separate Document Roots<\/h2>\n\n- Better Organization of Website Files<\/strong> \u2013 Each domain or subdomain has its own dedicated folder, making files easier to manage.<\/li>\n
- Enhanced Security<\/strong> \u2013 Isolating websites reduces the risk of one compromised site affecting other websites on the same hosting account.<\/li>\n
- Simplified Backups and Migrations<\/strong> \u2013 Individual websites can be backed up, restored, or migrated without impacting other domains.<\/li>\n
- Easier Website Maintenance<\/strong> \u2013 Updates, troubleshooting, and configuration changes can be performed independently for each website.<\/li>\n
- Reduced Risk of Accidental File Modification<\/strong> \u2013 Separate directories help prevent files from being overwritten, deleted, or modified unintentionally.<\/li>\n
- Faster Troubleshooting<\/strong> \u2013 Isolating website files helps diagnose issues such as broken links, configuration errors, or application conflicts more efficiently.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Conclusion<\/h2>\n
Changing the document root of an addon domain or subdomain in cPanel is a straight-forward process that helps you better organize and manage your websites. By updating the document root, you can point a domain or subdomain to a new folder without changing its URL. Always create a backup before making modifications and test the website thoroughly after applying the changes to ensure everything works correctly.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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