Many domains

[anto66r]

Hi, I was wondering how I can go about hosting two or three sites on the same hosting account...

[Lisa]

It depends on the account. But if your provider allows you to have your own IP then it should be easy. Especially if they allow you access to the apache config stuff. :)

[anto66r]

I understand that by having a set IP (i.e. 111.222.333.444) I can create two directories in the account: site1 & site2, and then point one domain to 111.222.333.444/site1 and the other to 111.222.333.444/site2. Is that correct?

[Lisa]

yes, something like that.

You can have site1.com and site2.com resolve to the same IP.

When the browser connects to the server on that IP it will ask for either site1.com or site2.com by name. Then the webserver will respond back with the right website. So you can technically have an unlimited amount of domains resolving to the same IP but loading millions or billions of different websites.

[dvduval]

There are some reseller programs available for around $20/month where you can have access to the host control panel and add as many domains as you like to your account. It's been a nice learning experience for me.

[anto66r]

Can you recommend any in particular?

[dvduval]

I'm sure that information would be helpful to you, but posting a URL would go against the mission of WebmasterWorld. You are encouraged to research and find these things out on your own.

You can send a private message to me if you wish.