Does Multi-Domain Hosting Include Domains?

Introduction

A common question when purchasing multi-domain hosting is assuming that, if the plan allows hosting several domains, those domains are already included in the price.

In reality, hosting and domain registration are different services. Hosting is the space where your website, email, and files are stored. The domain is the name people type into their browser, for example yourdomain.com.

In this article we explain what multi-domain hosting includes, what it doesn’t include, and what to keep in mind before adding new domains to your account.

Are domains included in multi-domain hosting?

No. On a multi-domain hosting service, domain registration isn’t automatically included in the price of the hosting.

This means that, even if your plan allows hosting 5, 10, 15, 30, 100, or even unlimited domains, that doesn’t mean the registration of all those domains is included.

What is included is the ability to add or set up those domains within your hosting account, within the terms and limits of the plan you purchased.

Put simply:

Concept	What it means
Multi-domain hosting	Lets you host several domains within the same hosting account.
Domain registration	Purchasing the domain name itself, such as mydomain.com.
Adding a domain to hosting	Setting up an already registered domain to work within your hosting plan.

What multi-domain hosting actually includes

A multi-domain hosting plan lets you manage more than one website from the same hosting account.

Typically, this lets you:

1. Add several domains to the control panel.
2. Host independent websites for each domain.
3. Create separate folders or directories for each site.
4. Use email accounts, databases, and files tied to the domain, depending on the plan’s features.
5. Manage domains from the hosting panel, such as cPanel or DirectAdmin, if your service includes it.

The important thing to understand is that hosting gives you the space and the ability to host those domains, but each domain must already be registered.

What multi-domain hosting doesn’t include

Multi-domain hosting doesn’t mean you automatically get several registered domains at no extra cost.

For example, if your plan allows hosting 10 domains, that means you can set up to 10 domains on your hosting account. But each domain, such as domain1.com, domain2.net, or domain3.org, must be registered separately. Check the price of an additional domain if you need to register more.

The domain registration can be with miHosting.com or with another provider, as long as you then configure its DNS correctly to point to the hosting.

Steps to use a domain on your multi-domain hosting

For a domain to work on your multi-domain hosting, follow these general steps:

1. Register the domain First you need to have the domain purchased and active.

2. Check that your plan allows adding more domains Review your hosting plan’s features to confirm how many domains you can host.

3. Add the domain in the control panel From cPanel, DirectAdmin, or another panel available on your service, add the additional domain to the hosting account.

4. Configure the domain’s DNS The domain must point to the corresponding DNS servers for the website and other services to work correctly.

5. Upload the website files Once the domain is added, you can upload the website files to its assigned folder.

6. Check that it works Verify that the domain loads correctly and that associated services, such as email or SSL, are configured if you need them.

Useful tips

Before purchasing or expanding a multi-domain hosting plan, keep these recommendations in mind:

• Don’t confuse “hosting domains” with “registering domains.” They’re related services, but they’re not the same thing.
• Check your plan’s domain limit before adding a new website.
• Check the available resources. Even though you can host several domains, they’ll all share the resources assigned to the hosting account.
• Organize each website’s folders well to avoid mixing files between domains.
• Configure the DNS correctly so each domain points to the right hosting.
• Enable SSL on each domain if you’re going to publish a website over https://.

If you need to register new domain names, you can do so through miHosting.com’s domain registration service and then add them to your multi-domain hosting.

Common problems

I purchased multi-domain hosting, but I don’t see my domains registered

That’s normal. Multi-domain hosting doesn’t register domains automatically. You need to register each domain first and then add it to the hosting.

My plan allows unlimited domains — does that mean they’re all free?

No. “Unlimited domains” refers to the number of domains you can host, not to domain registrations included at no cost.

I added the domain to the hosting, but the website isn’t loading

This can be because the DNS isn’t pointing correctly yet, because DNS propagation hasn’t finished, or because the website files aren’t in the correct folder.

The domain is registered, but it still shows another website

Check the domain’s DNS. If it’s still pointing to another server, it will keep loading the previous provider’s content until the configuration is updated.

Frequently asked questions

What’s the difference between a domain and hosting?

The domain is the name of your website, such as yourdomain.com. Hosting is the space where the files, databases, and email tied to that website are stored.

Does multi-domain hosting include domain registration?

No. Multi-domain hosting lets you host several domains, but registering each domain is a separate service.

Do I have to pay every time I add a domain to the hosting?

Adding a domain to the hosting doesn’t necessarily involve an extra cost within the panel, as long as your plan allows more domains. What you do need is to already have that domain registered.

Can I host domains registered outside of miHosting.com?

Yes, you can use a domain registered with another provider if you configure its DNS to point to the corresponding hosting.

Can I have several independent websites on a multi-domain hosting plan?

Yes. That’s exactly the purpose of this type of hosting: hosting several websites or projects within the same account, within the limits and resources of the plan you purchased.

Conclusion

Multi-domain hosting lets you host several domains on the same hosting account, but it doesn’t automatically include the registration of those domains.

Setting up or configuring the domains within the hosting is included up to the plan’s limit, but each domain must be registered separately.

If you have questions about how many domains you can host or how to add a new domain to your account, review your plan’s features or contact support so we can help you.