Create and Remove a Subdomain in DirectAdmin

What is a subdomain?

A domain is the name of your website, like example.com. A subdomain is a word placed in front of it, like blog.example.com. Think of a big building with several doors. Each subdomain is a different door that can lead to its own folder of files. People often use them for a blog, a shop or a test site.

Create a subdomain

1. Log in to DirectAdmin.
2. Open Account Manager and click Subdomain Management.

   

3. If you own several domains, pick the right one.
4. In the Subdomain box, type only the new word, for example blog.
5. Click Create.

DirectAdmin makes a folder for it, usually inside public_html. Upload the files for that part of your site into this folder. It may take a short time before the new address works.

Remove a subdomain

Warning: removing a subdomain can also delete its folder and files. Back up anything you want to keep first.

1. Go to Subdomain Management again.

   

   

   

2. Tick the box next to the subdomain.
3. Click Delete.
4. The screen may ask whether to remove the files too. Read it carefully, then choose.
5. Confirm.

Check that it works

1. Upload a simple file named index.html into the subdomain folder.
2. Open the new address in your browser.
3. You should see your file.

If the subdomain still does not load after some hours, ask Hostvento support through a ticket.

Quick recap

• A subdomain is a word before your main domain.
• Use Subdomain Management to create or delete it.

  

  

  

• Type only the new word when creating.
• Back up files before deleting.