Overview
Creating an alias domain in Plesk allows you to redirect an additional domain to your main domain without setting up a separate website. This feature is useful for directing visitors from different domains to the same site.
Important Note
Make sure that the alias domain is correctly configured with the same DNS settings as the primary domain.
It may take some time for DNS changes to propagate, so allow up to 24 hours for the alias domain to function properly.
Steps to Create an Alias Domain in Plesk
1. Log in to Plesk
- Go to the Plesk control panel.
- Log in with your username and password.
2. Access Domain Management
- In the control panel, navigate to Websites & Domains.
- Click on Add Domain Alias.
3. Configure the Alias Domain
- In the Alias Domain Name field, enter the domain name you want to link to the main site.
- Select the main domain from the dropdown list.
4. Enable Additional Options
Check the appropriate options based on your needs:
- Synchronize DNS zone with the primary domain
- This ensures that the alias domain’s DNS zone is automatically updated whenever changes are made to the primary domain’s DNS settings.
- Mail Service
- Emails sent to addresses under the alias domain will be redirected to the corresponding mailboxes under the primary domain.
- Note: Plesk does not allow creating separate mailboxes under alias domains.
- Web Service
- If enabled, the alias domain will display the same website content as the primary domain.
- If disabled, the alias domain will only be used for email redirection.
- Redirect with the HTTP 301 code
- This setting prevents search engines from indexing the alias domain separately, preserving SEO rankings for the primary domain.
5. Save Changes
- Click OK or Create to save the settings.
- The alias domain will be added, and visitors will be redirected to the main domain automatically.
Additional Information
- Ensure that the DNS records for the alias domain are updated to match the primary domain’s settings.
- DNS changes may take some time to propagate.
- You can manage and modify alias domains anytime via the Plesk control panel.
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