---
title: "Create a Domain Alias in Cloud Sites"
source: "https://docs.nexcess.com/hosting/cloud-sites/website-management/create-a-domain-alias-in-cloud-sites/"
description: "It's easy to set up a domain alias in Cloud Sites. A common use for is to have mysite.com and mysite.net show the same information."
vertical: "Hosting"
date: "2024-03-04"
last_modified: "2026-07-23"
---

# Create a Domain Alias in Cloud Sites

A common need in web hosting is to have *mysite.com* and *mysite.net* show the same information. This is called a *domain alias* and is an alternate name for a website. It’s easy to set up domain aliases in Cloud Sites.

| ### NOTE: |
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| This is different from using an ALIAS DNS record for your domain. For information about ALIAS DNS records, see [Using ALIAS DNS Records For Domains in Cloud Sites](https://docs.nexcess.com/hosting/cloud-sites/website-management/using-alias-dns-records-for-domains-in-cloud-sites/). |

The alias domain will display the same content as the primary website when setting up domain aliases in the Cloud Sites control panel.

1. [Log into the Cloud Sites control panel](https://portal.nexcess.com/).
2. Click on the name of the website where you want to add an alias.  
    ![website name highlighted](https://docs.nexcess.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/help.liquidweb.com_K2OB2S.png)
3. Scroll down to **Aliases** and click to expand the Alias section.  
    ![alias section highlighted](https://docs.nexcess.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/help.liquidweb.com_T8RU0g.png)
4. Click the **Create Alias** button.  
    ![create alias link highlighted](https://docs.nexcess.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/help.liquidweb.com_he9w8a.png)
5. Type the domain or subdomain that you want to mirror the website’s content. Then, click **Create New Alias**.  
    ![gif showing domain entered](https://docs.nexcess.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/help.liquidweb.com_w2gW0B.gif)
6. Now update your DNS records to point your Domain Alias to its Destination Record. If your DNS is hosted at Liquid Web, you can [edit your DNS records in your Liquid Web account](https://docs.nexcess.com/hosting/portal/domains-and-dns/dns-management/adding-and-editing-dns-records/). If your DNS is hosted elsewhere, you’ll have to edit the DNS record wherever your DNS is hosted.