How to Add Subdomain in cPanel
Posted about 5 months ago 4.7kCreate Subdomain
Fast process: Subdomain ready in seconds.
Using Domains Tool
cPanel → Domains → Create a New Domain → Enter subdomain → Document Root auto-fills.
Custom Document Root
Change default /public_html/subdomain to separate folder.
DNS & Propagation
Verify DNS Record
Subdomain automatically gets A record pointing to server IP.
Common Use Cases Table
| Subdomain | Purpose |
|---|---|
| blog.example.com | Separate WordPress install |
| shop.example.com | eCommerce platform |
| staging.example.com | Development site |