Subdomains allow you to create separate sections of your website with unique addresses, such as blog.yourdomain.com or shop.yourdomain.com.
- Log in to DirectAdmin.
- Navigate to Account Manager > Subdomain Management.
- Enter the desired subdomain name (e.g., "blog" for blog.yourdomain.com).
- Click Create.
- A new folder will be created at
public_html/blog/— upload your files there.
Common Uses for Subdomains
blog.yourdomain.com— Blog or news sectionshop.yourdomain.com— E-commerce storemail.yourdomain.com— Webmail accessdev.yourdomain.com— Development/staging site
Tip: Each subdomain can have its own separate website, SSL certificate, and email configuration. They don't count as additional domains on your hosting plan.
To remove a subdomain, go to Subdomain Management and click the delete icon next to the subdomain you want to remove.