How to Create a Subdomain for my Domain? Print

A subdomain is an extension of your primary domain name that allows you to organize and navigate to different sections of your website (e.g., blog.yourdomain.com or shop.yourdomain.com).

At Nixzoehost, you can create as many subdomains as you need through your Advanced DNS settings.

How to Create a Subdomain

Step 1: Access the DNS Settings

1. Log in to your Nixzoehost Client Area.

2. Navigate to Domains > My Domains and click the Manage button next to your domain.

3. Click the Advanced DNS tab at the top of the management page.

Step 2: Add the Subdomain Record

1. Find the Host Records section and click the Add New Record button.

2. Choose the Type:

   • A Record: Use this if your subdomain needs to point to a specific IP Address.

   • CNAME Record: Use this if your subdomain needs to point to another URL (like a Shopify or HubSpot address).

3. Enter the Host: * Enter only the prefix of the subdomain.

   • Example: If you want blog.yourdomain.com, type blog in the Host field. Do not type the full domain name.

4. Enter the Value: * Enter the IP address or the destination URL provided by your hosting service.

5. Save Changes: Click the checkmark icon to save.

A subdomain is an extension of your primary domain name that allows you to organize and navigate to different sections of your website (e.g., blog.yourdomain.com or shop.yourdomain.com).

At Nixzoehost, you can create as many subdomains as you need through your Advanced DNS settings.

How to Create a Subdomain

Step 1: Access the DNS Settings

1. Log in to your Nixzoehost Client Area.

2. Navigate to Domains > My Domains and click the Manage button next to your domain.

3. Click the Advanced DNS tab at the top of the management page.

Step 2: Add the Subdomain Record

1. Find the Host Records section and click the Add New Record button.

2. Choose the Type:

   • A Record: Use this if your subdomain needs to point to a specific IP Address.

   • CNAME Record: Use this if your subdomain needs to point to another URL (like a Shopify or HubSpot address).

3. Enter the Host: * Enter only the prefix of the subdomain.

   • Example: If you want blog.yourdomain.com, type blog in the Host field. Do not type the full domain name.

4. Enter the Value: * Enter the IP address or the destination URL provided by your hosting service.

5. Save Changes: Click the checkmark icon to save.

Common Subdomain Examples

Important Notes

• Propagation Time: Just like your main domain, a new subdomain needs time to "announce" itself to the world. It usually takes 30 minutes to 4 hours, though it can sometimes take up to 24 hours.

• Hosting Setup: Creating the DNS record is only half the battle. If you are hosting the subdomain content on your own Nixzoehost server, you must also go into your cPanel and add the subdomain there so the server knows which folder to load.

• SSL Certificates: If you have an SSL certificate for your main domain, it may not automatically cover your subdomain unless you have a Wildcard SSL. You may need to issue a new, separate certificate for the subdomain once it is created.