Steps to Setup URL Frame in cPanel

Setting up a URL frame (also known as a URL redirect or masked redirect) in cPanel can be done using the "Redirects" feature. Here’s how to do it step-by-step:

Steps to Setup a URL Frame in cPanel

Log in to cPanel:

Access your cPanel account through your web hosting provider.

Navigate to Redirects:

In the cPanel dashboard, look for the Domains section.

Click on Redirects.

Choose the Redirect Type:

You will see options for Permanent (301) or Temporary (302) redirects. Choose based on your needs.

For a URL frame, a Temporary (302) redirect is often preferred, but it depends on your use case.

Select the Domain:

From the dropdown menu, select the domain you want to redirect.

Enter the Redirect Destination:

In the Redirects to field, enter the URL you want users to be redirected to.

Set the Redirect Options:

Check the box for "Wild Card Redirect" if you want to redirect all pages under that domain to the new destination.

Important: If you want to maintain a frame effect, you might need to use HTML code on your destination page.

Add Redirect:

Click on the Add button to create the redirect.

Confirm the Redirect:

You should see a confirmation message indicating that the redirect has been created successfully.

Note on URL Frames

While the steps above set up a redirect, creating a true URL frame (where the URL stays the same in the address bar) typically requires additional HTML code or using an HTML iframe on a specific page. Here’s a simple example of an iframe:

Create a New HTML File:

In cPanel, go to the File Manager and navigate to the directory where you want the frame.

Click on + File to create a new HTML file (e.g., index.html).

Edit the HTML File:

Open the newly created HTML file and insert the following code:
html

Save the File:

Save the changes.

Final Steps

Test the Redirect: Visit the original URL to ensure it correctly redirects to the intended destination or displays the iframe as intended.

Monitor Performance: Keep an eye on any issues that may arise, as some sites may not allow framing due to security settings (like X-Frame-Options).

This should help you set up a URL frame effectively using cPanel! If you have any specific requirements or encounter issues, feel free to ask.