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How to Add a Domain Forwarder in Plesk

Last modified: July 2, 2022
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Create a New Domain Redirection

    1. Firstly, log in to Plesk and click on Websites & Domains.
    2. Secondly, select Add New Domain.
    3. Enter the following details:
      • Domain Name: the domain name that you have registered with your service provider or a domain name registrar.
      • DNS Server Configuration: select Keep master DNS zone on this server.
      • Hosting Type: select Forwarding.
      • Destination Address: the domain you want to redirect to.
      • Forwarding Type: Choose your preferred forwarding type.Standard Forwarding: Visitor is redirected to the site, and the actual site’s address is shown in the browser. Frame Forwarding: Visitor is redirected to new site without knowing that the site actually resides at another location.
    • Lastly, click OK.

Add a Domain Forwarder with Existing Domain

    1. First, log in to Plesk and select Websites & Domains.
    2. Second, click on Hosting Settings nest to your preferred domain.
    3. Then, click on [Change] next to Hosting type.
    1. Hosting Type: select Forwarding.
      • Destination Address: the domain you want to redirect visitors.
      • Forwarding Type: Choose your preferred forwarding type. Standard Forwarding: Redirect visitors to the site, and the actual site’s address is shown in the browser. Frame Forwarding: Redirect visitors to new site without knowing that the site actually resides at another location.
  1. Lastly, click OK.
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