Your hosting account allows you to manage multiple parts of your website or even host entirely different websites under the same account. This is done using subdomains and addon domains.

What’s the Difference?

  • Subdomain → A section of your main site.
    • Example: blog.yourdomain.com or shop.yourdomain.com
  • Addon Domain → A completely separate website hosted under your account.
    • Example: hosting both yourdomain.com and secondsite.com

Creating a Subdomain

Step 1: Log in to Your Hosting Control Panel

Step 2: Go to the Subdomain Section

  • In cPanel:
    1. Scroll to the Domains section.
    2. Click Subdomains.
  • In DirectAdmin:
    1. Go to Account Manager → Subdomain Management.

Step 3: Add Your Subdomain

  • Enter the subdomain name (e.g., blog).
  • Choose the domain you want it attached to.
  • The system will create a folder (e.g., public_html/blog) where you can upload files.

Creating an Addon Domain

Step 1: Log in to Your Hosting Control Panel

Step 2: Go to the Addon Domain Section

  • In cPanel:
    1. Scroll to the Domains section.
    2. Click Addon Domains.
  • In DirectAdmin:
    1. Go to Account Manager → Domain Setup.
    2. Click Add New Domain.

Step 3: Add Your Domain

  • Enter the new domain (e.g., secondsite.com).
  • Assign a folder (e.g., public_html/secondsite) where files will be stored.
  • Update the domain’s nameservers/DNS to point to your hosting (see Connecting Your Domain article).

Managing Your Subdomains & Addon Domains

  • You can install WordPress or upload files separately for each.
  • Each domain/subdomain has its own folder inside your hosting file structure.

Troubleshooting

  • Addon domain not working? → Make sure you updated the domain’s DNS to point to our nameservers.
  • Subdomain not loading? → Check that files are uploaded to the correct folder.
  • SSL issues? → Run AutoSSL for new domains/subdomains.