Author: Mitch Keeler

Getting going with a sub domain inside of cPanel isn’t that difficult of a task to do – if you know the right steps to take to make it happen. The sub domain option allows you to add sub domains to your account. This feature is very useful as people can access subdirectories in your site through a simpler domain name than using your domain name and directory names.

This URL:

http://www.lunarpages.com/bob/

is harder to remember and access than:

http://bob.lunarpages.com

Here are the steps in setting up a sub domain from your Lunarpages cPanel:

1. To access the sub domain maintenance menu, click on the icon above the word sub domains on the main screen of your cPanel interface.

2. Enter the prefix for the sub domain in the first blank field. This will be what comes before your domain name (such as “bob” in our earlier example). Click the “add” button. If the sub domain was added successfully, the following will appear (except sub.domain.com will be the prefix you are using, and your domain): The subdomain, sub.domain.com has been added.

3. Now go back by clicking on “Go Back” on the current web page.

4. To make the sub domain work, select it from the drop box next to setup redirection and click on setup redirection.

5. Enter the URL which you wish the sub domain to display in the blank field, and click on save.

Now you should be all set with your sub domain. Of course, if you ever have any problems you can always come talk with support@lunarpages.com for grade A quality support.

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Over the month of November I am going to be going over some basics for all of our cPanel users here at Lunarpages. Each Wednesday I’ll be coming a new topic so stay tuned, and if you have any suggestions be sure to leave a comment and let us know.