How to Use Domain Forwarding in cPanel
Posted about 8 months ago 4.3kDomain Forwarding Options
Redirect visitors: From one domain to another automatically.
Use Domain Forwarders
cPanel → Domains → Forwarders → Add domain forwarder.
Forwarding Types
- Permanent (301): Best for SEO
- Temporary (302): For testing
Advanced Options
Forward with WWW
Forward both www and non-www versions.
Path Forwarding
Forward /old-path to /new-path on target domain.
Use Cases Table
| Scenario | Setup |
|---|---|
| Old domain → new | Permanent 301 |
| Short domain → long | Permanent forward |
| Non-www → www | Canonical redirect |
| Testing new site | Temporary 302 |