Creating Subdomains

Subdomains

Overview#

A subdomain is a separate section of your website that uses your main domain name.

For example, if your domain is:

autoscale.uk

You could create subdomains such as:

blog.autoscale.uk

shop.autoscale.uk

support.autoscale.uk

Each subdomain can have its own website content and files.

How to Access Subdomains#

1. Log in to your hosting control panel.
2. Click Manage Hosting.
3. Select your hosting package.
4. Click Manage Subdomains.

You will see options to create and manage subdomains.

Create a New Subdomain#

Step 1: Enter the Subdomain Name#

In the Subdomain field, enter the name you want to use.

For example:

blog

This would create:

blog.autoscale.uk

Step 2: Select the Domain#

Choose the domain you want the subdomain to use.

Example:

autoscale.uk

Step 3: Choose the Document Root#

The Document Root is the folder where the subdomain’s website files will be stored.

For example:

public_html/blog

Any files uploaded to that folder will be displayed when someone visits:

blog.autoscale.uk

Step 4: Create the Subdomain#

After completing the fields:

1. Review the settings.
2. Click Create Subdomain.

The subdomain will be added to your hosting package.

Understanding Document Root#

The Document Root tells the server where to find the website files for your subdomain.

Example#

Subdomain:

blog.autoscale.uk

Document Root:

public_html/blog

Website files placed inside:

public_html/blog

will be displayed when visitors access:

blog.autoscale.uk

Manage Existing Subdomains#

All created subdomains will appear in the Modify Subdomains section.

From there, you can:

• View existing subdomains
• Change settings
• Remove subdomains if no longer needed

If you have not created any subdomains yet, you will see:

You currently don’t have any subdomains.

Common Uses for Subdomains#

Some common examples include:

Important Notes#

• Subdomains use the same hosting package as your main website.
• Each subdomain can have its own folder and website content.
• DNS changes may take a short time to become active after creating a new subdomain.