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Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to remove an add-on domain with Fastdot, a popular web hosting provider that utilises cPanel for domain management.

Step 1: Log in to cPanel

  1. Open your web browser and go to your cPanel login page. Typically, it is accessible via:
    • https://yourdomain.com/cpanel
    • https://yourserverIP:2083
  2. Enter your username and password, then click Log In.

Step 2: Navigate to the Add-on Domains Section

  1. Once logged in, locate the “Domains” section on the cPanel dashboard.
  2. Click on “Add-on Domains”, which will display a list of all the add-on domains currently associated with your hosting account.

Step 3: Remove the Add-on Domain

  1. Find the domain you want to remove in the list.
  2. Click the “Remove” button next to the domain.
    • A confirmation message will appear, warning that removing the domain will delete its associated files (only if specified) and configuration settings.
  3. Confirm the removal by clicking “Remove Add-on Domain”.

Note: Removing the add-on domain will not delete the domain registration; it only removes it from your hosting account.

Step 4: Verify Removal

After removing the add-on domain:

  • Go back to the “Add-on Domains” section and ensure that the domain no longer appears in the list.
  • Check your website files in File Manager under the public_html directory to see if the domain’s folder still exists. If you no longer need the files, delete them manually.

Step 5: Update DNS Records (If Needed)

If your domain was using Fastdot’s nameservers and you plan to host it elsewhere:

  1. Log in to your domain registrar’s control panel.
  2. Update the DNS settings to point to the new hosting provider.
  3. Allow up to 24-48 hours for DNS propagation.

Step 6: Remove Email Accounts (Optional)

If you created email accounts under the add-on domain, remove them to avoid unnecessary resource usage:

  1. In cPanel, navigate to “Email Accounts” under the Email section.
  2. Locate the email accounts associated with the removed domain and delete them.

Step 7: Clear Any Leftover Configuration (Optional)

To ensure no remnants of the domain exist:

  1. Check the .htaccess file in your main public_html directory to remove any rules related to the deleted domain.
  2. Review MySQL Databases in case there are any linked to the add-on domain and remove them if no longer needed.

Conclusion

By following these steps, you can safely and effectively remove an add-on domain from your Fastdot hosting account. Always remember to back up important files before making changes to avoid data loss.

If you encounter any issues, Fastdot’s customer support team can assist you via:

  • Live Chat: Available on their website.
  • Support Ticket: Through the client portal.
  • Knowledge Base: For additional documentation and troubleshooting tips.

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