How to use my own domain name instead

[shutlanz]

Hi,

I'm rather new to setting up web sites.

I would like to use my own domain name instead of shutterlance.exofire.net.

What must I do in cPanel?

I've already set the Name Servers as n1.x10hosting.com and n2.x10hosting.com.

Thanks!

 

[Scott]

You can add it as an addon domain in cPanel or set it as you default domain on the AMP.

 

[shutlanz]

hi i've just changed it using the AMP

just wondering if the change is immediate or do i have to wait for some time

because i tried visiting my own domain address but it can't access... keeps getting can't display webpage...

however the previous domain shutterlance.exofire.net is working still though

tks!

 

[Christopher]

It can take up to 24 hours for the nameserver change to take effect.

 

[shutlanz]

hi tks!

another newbie 2 questions...

1. once the change has taken place, am i right to say that in cPanel left column, i should see under "Stats" the main domain name should reflect my own domain name?

2. when that happens, do i need to create a sub-folder in /public_html with my own domain name to put all my webs site files in there or just place it in the folder /public_html

tks a million for the great support!

 

[GamingX]

As for the first question, the main domain will most likely reflect your cPanel username. And you need to put all your files in the public_html folder itself. There will be no need to create a seperate folder.