What is the Document Root Folder?
The document root is where the website files for a domain name are stored. As you can host multiple domain names in cPanel (addon domains and subdomains), you need to have an individual folder for each domain.
After you create an addon domain or subdomain, you can find the document root inside cPanel by clicking on the Addon Domains or Subdomains icon.
First, we’ll demonstrate how to find the document root for your primary domain. And then, we’ll demonstrate how to find the document root for your addon domains and subdomains.
This tutorial assumes that you’re using the Jupiter theme for your cPanel account.
How to find your primary domain’s document root in cPanel
1) To begin, go ahead and log into your cPanel.
2) Okay, once you’ve logged into cPanel. Go to the File Manager.
You’ll see the contents of that folder show up on the right side of the screen. This is the document root for your primary domain; it’s always the public_html folder.
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How to find the document root for your addon domains in cPanel
1) To begin, go ahead and log into your cPanel.
2) After logging in, go to the Domains.
3) Next, you will find a list with all your hosted Domains, and listed beside is the Document Root path for each domain.
In the following example, the document root folder for the “mynewdomain.com” addon is in the account’s home directory under the “mynewdomain.com” folder.
How to find the document root for your addon domains in cPanel
1) To begin, go ahead and log into your cPanel.
2) After logging in, go to the Domains.
3) Next, you will find a list with all your hosted Domains, and listed beside is the Document Root path for each domain.
In the following example, the document root folder for the “blesta.cchostingdemos.com” addon is in the account’s home directory under the “blesta.cchostingdemos.com” folder.
That’s it! Now you know how to find the document root for your primary domain, addon domains, and subdomains.
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