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title: "Converting an Addon Domain to a Separate CPanel Account"
source: "https://docs.nexcess.com/hosting/control-panel/whm/cpanel/website-management/converting-an-addon-domain-to-a-separate-cpanel-account/"
description: "Hosting multiple domains in one cPanel account offers convenience but limits resource customization. Convert an Addon Domain to a separate account in WHM for gr…"
vertical: "Hosting"
date: "2024-03-04"
last_modified: "2026-07-02"
---

# Converting an Addon Domain to a Separate CPanel Account

CPanel users sometimes host multiple domains under a single account. While this may be convenient for accessing all of the domains from a single login, this configuration does limit how much you can customize the domain’s resources (including databases, FTP accounts, SSH access, etc.). Converting the Addon Domain to a separate account allows for more flexibility in managing the domain and its resources. Fortunately, WHM has a tool just for this purpose.

1. From WHM, type “addon domain” in the search box in the upper left corner, then click **Convert Addon Domain to Account**.

![whm add on domain](https://docs.nexcess.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/help.liquidweb.com_0qBjtR.png)

2. Find the domain you want to convert, then click on the **Convert** button to the right of the domain name.

![convert button](https://docs.nexcess.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/help.liquidweb.com_XDY3bp.png)

3. Provide a username for the new account and select the components to migrate (these will mostly be pre-selected for you, but you can choose to modify the settings as needed). Click **Start Conversion** when complete.

![account settings for addon site](https://docs.nexcess.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/help.liquidweb.com_AFCgeW.png)

![migration data warning](https://docs.nexcess.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/help.liquidweb.com_Cvn5cH.png)

4. Once the conversion is complete, WHM will display the status as “done” or will identify any issues that caused the conversion to fail.

![addon confirmation](https://docs.nexcess.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/help.liquidweb.com_4ET0aE.png)

You can now manage the domain with a separate user account, allowing for control of databases, FTP accounts, SSH access and more, separate from the original account’s primary domain.

**For additional information and details, see the cPanel documentation on converting addon domains at [Converting an Addon Domain](https://documentation.cpanel.net/display/68Docs/Convert+Addon+Domain+to+Account)**