Addon Domain Vs Alias Domain


The table below lists some key characteristics of Addon Domain and Alias Domain. 

Characteristic
Addon
Alias
The main domain appears in the address bar. Yes No
The domain uses the following Apache directive: VirtualHost ServerAlias
The domain uses separate logs. Yes No
The domain uses separate stats. Yes No
The system treats the domain as a subdomain (other than the URL). Yes No
This type of domain is ideal for multiple domains that share the same address. No Yes

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