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title: How to create a Domain Pointer in DirectAdmin
description: "# How to Create a Domain Pointer in DirectAdmin A **domain pointer** links a second domain name to your existing hosting account, so it displays the same website content — without creating a separate hosting account. This is useful if…"
url: "https://simplywebservices.net/docs/how-to-create-a-domain-pointer-in-directadmin/"
updated: "2026-08-14"
category: DirectAdmin
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# How to create a Domain Pointer in DirectAdmin

# How to Create a Domain Pointer in DirectAdmin

A **domain pointer** links a second domain name to your existing hosting account, so it displays the same website content — without creating a separate hosting account. This is useful if you own multiple domains (e.g., a `.com` and a `.net` version, or a common misspelling) and want them all to show the same site.

## How to Create a Domain Pointer

1. [Log in to your DirectAdmin](https://simplywebservices.net/docs/how-to-log-into-the-directadmin-control-panel/) control panel by accessing https://yourdomain:2222
2. Select **Domain Pointers** (under A**ccount Management**)
3. Click the **Create Domain Pointers** button (top right corner)
4. Enter the **Source Domain**
5. Enter the **Target Domain**
6. Click the **Create** button

**Before you start****,** make sure the source domain's [nameservers](https://simplywebservices.net/docs/what-are-your-nameservers/) already [point to our servers](https://simplywebservices.net/docs/how-do-i-point-my-domain-to-you/) — otherwise, the pointer won't take effect.