How to find and change the root folder of a subdomain or addon domain
Please do not do this unless you are comfortable making these sorts of changes. This change should only be made by an experienced web developer as, if incorrectly used, it can easily break your site and make it inaccessible.
In cPanel
Subdomains Step 1 - Log into cPanel and click on the Subdomains icon.
Step 2 - Click on the manage icon at the right edge of the page.
Step 3 - You will be taken to a new page. Edit the New Document Root field and hit the Update button.
Addon Domains Step 1 - Log into cPanel and click on the Domains icon.
Step 2 - Click on the manage icon at the right edge of the page.
Step 3 - You will be taken to a new page. Edit the New Document Root field and hit the Update button.
In Plesk Step 1 - Log into Plesk and locate the root folder for an addon or subdomain by clicking on the Hosting Settings option within the Plesk card for the domain.
Step 2 - In this example, the document root is located under the home directory in the folder named 'yourdomain.net.au'. Change the document root by editing the folder name and clicking on Apply.
