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Managing Subdomains

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Subdomains allow you to create separate sections of your website with unique addresses, such as blog.yourdomain.com or shop.yourdomain.com.

  1. Log in to DirectAdmin.
  2. Navigate to Account Manager > Subdomain Management.
  3. Enter the desired subdomain name (e.g., "blog" for blog.yourdomain.com).
  4. Click Create.
  5. A new folder will be created at public_html/blog/ — upload your files there.

Common Uses for Subdomains

  • blog.yourdomain.com — Blog or news section
  • shop.yourdomain.com — E-commerce store
  • mail.yourdomain.com — Webmail access
  • dev.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.

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