If you’re a business owner, web designer, or entrepreneur running more than one website, you’ve probably asked yourself: “Can I host multiple websites on one hosting account?”

The short answer is yes, you can — and it’s one of the most efficient, cost-effective ways to manage several websites under a single platform. However, to do it successfully, you need to understand how it works, what type of hosting supports it, and how to set it up properly.

At Australian Hosting Solutions, based in Sydney, we make it simple and affordable to host multiple websites on one account. With our Google Cloud-powered infrastructure, LiteSpeed servers, and local Sydney data centre (Equinix SYD5), you can enjoy lightning-fast performance, 99.9% uptime, and seamless management — all in one place.

In this comprehensive guide, we’ll explain everything you need to know about hosting multiple websites on a single hosting account — including the benefits, requirements, setup process, and why choosing a local Australian host like us makes all the difference.

1. Understanding Multi-Website Hosting

What Is Multi-Website Hosting?

Multi-website hosting (also known as add-on domain hosting) allows you to run multiple websites from a single hosting account. Instead of buying separate hosting plans for each website, you can add additional domains under one main hosting account.

Each website operates independently — it can have its own domain, email accounts, database, and files — but shares the same server resources such as disk space, bandwidth, and CPU power.

For example, if you run a small business with several brands — say:

  • www.brandone.com.au
  • www.brandtwo.com.au
  • www.brandthree.com.au

You can host all three under one account, manage them through cPanel, and save hundreds of dollars per year.

2. How Multi-Website Hosting Works

When you purchase a hosting plan that allows multiple domains, your hosting provider gives you the ability to add extra domains (add-on domains) through your control panel (usually cPanel).

Each new domain is mapped to a folder inside your hosting account’s root directory. For instance:

/public_html/
    /brandone.com.au/
    /brandtwo.com.au/
    /brandthree.com.au/

Each folder contains its own website files, images, and scripts. The hosting server uses DNS configuration to route visitors to the correct site based on the domain they enter.

This setup ensures that each website functions as an independent entity with its own:

  • Website content
  • SSL certificate
  • Email addresses
  • Database
  • Analytics

And all of them share the same hosting environment and billing account.

3. Advantages of Hosting Multiple Websites on One Account

1. Cost-Effective Solution

Instead of paying for three or four separate hosting accounts, you can manage everything under one plan. This helps you save money while still enjoying high-speed, secure hosting.

At Australian Hosting Solutions, our Business Advantage ($30/month) and Business Gold Critical ($49.90/month) plans allow you to host multiple websites without sacrificing performance.

2. Centralised Management

With a single cPanel dashboard, you can easily manage:

  • Multiple domain names
  • Email accounts for each domain
  • Databases
  • Backups and SSL certificates
    This saves you time and keeps your operations organised.

3. Shared Resources

All websites share the same allocated storage, bandwidth, and server power. This means less waste and better use of your hosting resources — ideal for small businesses or agencies managing multiple projects.

4. Easy Maintenance and Updates

Instead of logging into multiple hosting accounts, you can perform updates, security checks, and backups for all your sites in one place. It simplifies administration, especially for web developers and digital agencies.

5. Great for SEO and Brand Management

You can manage multiple domains, each targeting different audiences or products. Having separate websites for each service or region strengthens your SEO presence across multiple niches.

4. Things to Consider Before Hosting Multiple Websites

While hosting multiple websites on one account is convenient, there are a few factors you should consider to ensure optimal performance.

1. Server Resources

Each website consumes server resources like storage, CPU, and RAM. If you plan to host many sites, choose a plan that offers ample bandwidth and storage — such as our Business Gold Critical or Cloud Hosting (GCP) plans.

2. Performance and Speed

If one website experiences high traffic, it could affect the others. That’s why it’s vital to host on a high-performance infrastructure like LiteSpeed servers and Google Cloud, which can handle heavy loads efficiently.

3. Security

With multiple websites, there’s a slightly higher security risk — if one site gets compromised, others might be affected. To avoid this:

  • Use Free SSL certificates (included in all our plans).
  • Keep software updated.
  • Use separate databases for each domain.

4. Backups

Having multiple websites means more data to protect. Always choose a hosting provider that offers daily backups and easy restoration options — like Australian Hosting Solutions.

5. Domain Management

Managing multiple domains can get confusing without proper organisation. We provide domain management tools within cPanel so you can handle renewals, DNS settings, and redirects all in one dashboard.

5. How to Host Multiple Websites on One Account (Step-by-Step)

Let’s go through the step-by-step process of hosting multiple websites using cPanel, included with every hosting plan at Australian Hosting Solutions.

Step 1: Purchase a Hosting Plan That Supports Multiple Domains

Choose a plan that allows you to add more than one domain.
Our recommendations:

  • Business Advantage ($30/month) – Host up to 3 websites.
  • Business Gold Critical ($49.90/month) – Host up to 10 websites.
  • Cloud Hosting (GCP, $60/month) – Host 13+ websites with scalability.

Step 2: Add a New Domain in cPanel

  1. Log in to cPanel (yourdomain.com/cpanel).
  2. Go to Domains → Add-on Domains.
  3. Enter the new domain name (e.g., mynewbusiness.com.au).
  4. cPanel will automatically create a new directory for that website inside your main hosting folder.
  5. Click Add Domain.

Step 3: Upload Your Website Files

  • Open File Manager in cPanel.
  • Locate the new folder created for your domain.
  • Upload your website files (HTML, PHP, CSS, etc.) into that folder.
    You can also upload files via FTP using tools like FileZilla.

Step 4: Install WordPress or Other CMS

If you’re using WordPress, use the Softaculous Auto Installer (included in all our plans):

  1. Go to Softaculous in cPanel.
  2. Select WordPress.
  3. Choose your new domain from the dropdown list.
  4. Click Install — your website will be live in minutes.

Step 5: Add SSL and Email Accounts

Every website you host deserves its own Free SSL certificate (included with all Australian Hosting Solutions plans).
You can also set up separate email accounts for each domain, such as:

6. The Best Hosting Plans for Multiple Websites

At Australian Hosting Solutions, we’ve designed hosting plans specifically to support multiple domains while maintaining top speed and uptime.

PlanMonthly Price (AUD)Storage SpaceBandwidthMySQL DatabasesNo. of Websites
Business Starter$24.9010GB50GB11
Business Advantage$30.0020GB200GB3Up to 3
Business Gold Critical$49.9050GBUnlimited10Up to 10
Cloud Hosting (GCP)$60.0020GBUnlimited1313+

Included in every plan:

  • ⚡ LiteSpeed Web Server for faster load times
  • ☁️ Google Cloud SSD Storage
  • 🔒 Free SSL Certificates
  • 📊 AWStats Website Analytics
  • 💌 Included Email Hosting
  • 🧰 cPanel + Softaculous Installer
  • 🧑‍💻 24/7 Sydney-Based Support

7. Why Choose Australian Hosting Solutions for Multi-Site Hosting

1. Locally Hosted in Sydney (Equinix SYD5)

Your websites are hosted in one of Australia’s top-tier data centres, ensuring lightning-fast loading speeds, low latency, and reliable uptime for your local visitors.

2. Powered by Google Cloud Infrastructure

We combine the reliability of Google Cloud Platform (GCP) with our expert management to deliver maximum uptime and scalability for multiple websites.

3. Exceptional Speed with LiteSpeed Servers

LiteSpeed Web Server technology enhances performance, allowing multiple websites to run faster even under heavy traffic.

4. Simple cPanel Management

You can manage all your domains, websites, databases, and emails from one centralised dashboard.

5. 24/7 Local Australian Support

Our Sydney-based experts are available around the clock to help you with setup, migrations, or troubleshooting — without delays or offshore call centres.

6. 99.9% Uptime Guarantee

We maintain a strong uptime record backed by redundant systems, real-time monitoring, and automated backups, ensuring your sites remain online 24/7.

8. When You Should Use Multiple Hosting Accounts Instead

While hosting multiple websites under one account works perfectly for many, there are cases when separate hosting accounts may be better:

  • When websites are for different clients with individual billing.
  • If one website generates very high traffic that could impact others.
  • When you require unique server configurations or software for specific projects.

At Australian Hosting Solutions, we can help assess your needs and recommend whether a multi-site or separate hosting setup works best for you.

9. Final Thoughts: One Account, Many Websites — Made Easy

So, can you host multiple websites on one hosting account?
Absolutely — and it’s a smart, efficient way to manage your online presence.

With Australian Hosting Solutions, you can enjoy:

  • Seamless multi-domain hosting
  • Top-tier performance and speed
  • Local Sydney-based servers
  • Affordable pricing
  • 24/7 Australian support

Whether you’re running multiple brands, client websites, or personal projects, we provide everything you need to host, manage, and grow your websites — all under one powerful hosting account.

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