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Where is subdomain in cPanel?
1. Log into your cPanel >> Domains section >> Subdomains menu.
What is a subdomain in cPanel?
Overview. This interface allows you to create and manage subdomains for your cPanel account. A subdomain is a subsection of your website that sometimes exists as a subdirectory of your public_html (document root) directory or your account’s home directory. Subdomains use a prefix in conjunction with the domain name.
How to create a subdomain for a document in cPanel?
To create a subdomain, perform the following steps: 1 Enter the desired prefix in the Subdomain text box. 2 Select the desired main domain from the menu. 3 Enter the home directory for the subdomain in the Document Root text box. Note: The house icon () represents the cPanel account’s home directory. 4 Click Create.
When to use wildcard subdomains in cPanel?
We strongly recommend that you use wildcard subdomains only when absolutely necessary, or when you do not need to use service subdomains. To create a subdomain, perform the following steps: Enter the desired prefix in the Subdomain text box. Select the desired main domain from the menu.
What happens when I add a new domain to cPanel?
If no certificate exists, the system will generate a self-signed certificate to secure the new domain. If AutoSSL is enabled for the account that owns the new domain, the system will add a request for an AutoSSL certificate to secure the new domain and install it when it becomes available.
What does it mean to have a subdomain on a website?
A subdomain is a subsection of your website that sometimes exists as a subdirectory of your public_html (document root) directory or your account’s home directory. Subdomains use a prefix in conjunction with the domain name. For example, if the registered domain name is example.com, the subdomain will be prefix.example.com.