Knowledge Base
How to Set Up Domain Aliases and Pointers
Multiple Domains, One Website
Point multiple domain names to the same website.
Domain Pointer vs Alias
- Pointer: Shows the original domain in browser
- Alias: Keeps the alias domain in browser
Creating a Domain Pointer
- Log into DirectAdmin
- Click Domain Pointers
- Select the main domain
- Enter the domain to point
- Click Add
Common Uses
- Owning multiple domain extensions (.com, .net)
- Common misspellings of your domain
- Old domain redirecting to new
- Marketing campaign tracking
Requirements
The pointer domain must:
- Be registered and owned by you
- Have nameservers pointing to Hostdeal
- Not be set up as a separate addon domain
SSL for Pointer Domains
Request a Let's Encrypt certificate that includes all your domains and pointers.
SEO Consideration
Use 301 redirects or canonical tags to avoid duplicate content issues with search engines.