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How to Create a Domain Alias in DirectAdmin

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With a domain alias, you can access old.example.com on new.example.com.

1. Log in to your DirectAdmin Account.

2. In the Account Manager section, click on Domain Pointers or type Pointers in the navigation filter box, and the option will appear. Click on it.
How to Create a Domain Alias in DirectAdmin - 2026

3. Click on Create Domain Pointer. You will find it on the top right.
How to Create a Domain Alias in DirectAdmin - 2026

4. Under Source Domain, enter your domain pointer name.
How to Create a Domain Alias in DirectAdmin - 2026

5. Make sure that Create as an Alias is check-marked.

6. Click on Create.

Your domain alias will be successfully created.

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