Addon Domain to Separate Account Webuzo – Webuzo is a versatile control panel for managing a web hosting environment. Sometimes, you may need to migrate an addon domain to a standalone user account for better isolation, management, or security. This guide will walk you through the process of converting an addon domain into a separate user account in Webuzo.
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Why Convert an Addon Domain to a Separate User?
Addon domains share resources with the primary account. Converting an addon domain to a standalone user account provides the following benefits:
- Improved Security: Each user account has isolated permissions.
- Resource Allocation: Separate accounts allow better control over resource usage.
- Independent Control: Each user gets their own control panel and access settings.
Prerequisites
- Admin Access: Ensure you have admin privileges in Webuzo.
- Backup: While the conversion process is safe, it’s a good practice to back up the addon domain’s files, databases, and email accounts.
Backup the Addon Domain
Before starting the conversion process, back up all data associated with the addon domain to avoid any data loss.
1. Backup Files:
- Log in to your Webuzo panel.
- Navigate to File Manager or connect via FTP.
- Download the addon domain’s files located in the directory assigned to it.
2. Backup Databases:
- Go to Database Management > phpMyAdmin.
- Select the database(s) used by the addon domain and export them as SQL files.
3. Backup Emails:
- If the addon domain has email accounts, export emails using your email client or Webuzo’s email backup tools.
Important Things to Remember
- We recommend you to have enough space in the server before converting an addon domain to user.
- We strongly recommend you to take a backup of the user owning the addon domain.
- The addon domain’s data remains in the source user. So, you must remove the data from the source user. This reduces your user’s data usage.
- This feature is only visible for the root user and not the resellers.
- If the addon domain has subdomains or alias, conversion will be aborted. So make sure you delete them before the conversion.
- After conversion, the addon domain becomes the primary domain of the new user and it’s document root is the public_html directory in the new user’s home directory.
- Webuzo generates a random password for the newly created user. You can edit user and change password of that user.
Steps to Addon Domain to Separate Account Webuzo
Step 1: Log in to Webuzo as an admin.
This feature allows to convert an existing addon domain into a full Webuzo user.
Step 2: Go to admin panel >> Users >> Convert Addon Domain to User. Select the addon domain from the dropdown to convert.
Click Convert.
MySQL Databases
- While converting account make sure to check the options MOVE or COPY
- This section allows you to move or copy MySQL/MariaDB databases and users to the new user.
Step 1: If you choose to copy the databases, make sure you have enough space in the server.
Step 2: To copy or move databases, click on Configure which will redirect you to the MySQL settings tab.
Step 3: Select the databases to move or copy and then click on Save. This will save the settings in a json file in the user’s directory.
If you move a database, make sure you also move the associated database users to preserve the privileges.
When you move a database, the old user loses access to the database and the new user gains full access to the database.
Step 5: Check Task logs
After you click on the Convert button to convert an addon domain, you can check the task logs of the conversion process.
Below is an example of how the task logs look like.
Step 6: Test the Website
- Verify that the website is functioning correctly under the new user account.
- Check database connections, website functionality, and email delivery.
- Update DNS records if needed to ensure the domain points to the new account.
Conclusion
Converting an addon domain into a standalone user account in Webuzo provides enhanced control, security, and scalability. By following this guide, you can seamlessly migrate an addon domain without affecting its functionality. Always ensure you have backups before making changes, and test thoroughly to confirm everything works as expected.
Enjoy the improved management capabilities with your newly converted user account!
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