Complete Guide to Creating Subdomains

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What is a Subdomain?

A subdomain is a prefix added to your main domain name that allows you to create separate sections ,or you can know that subdomain is like a separate room in a big house (the main website). It helps create a special section like a blog, store, or help center — while still staying under the same main address.

Example:
If your main website is example.com, then:

blog.example.com → for blog

store.example.com → for online show

Using cPanel (Most Common for Hosting Services)

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Step 1: Log in to Your cPanel

  • Go to: yourdomain.com/cpanel
  • Enter your username and password provided by your hosting company.

Most hosting providers allow subdomain creation, but:

  • Verify your hosting plan includes subdomains
  • Check for limits on number of subdomains
  • Ensure you have necessary permissions
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Step 2: Find the “Subdomains” Option

  • In the Domains section, click on “Subdomains”.
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after clicking subdomain option will be get this page

Create the Subdomain

  • In the Subdomain field, enter your desired subdomain name (e.g., blog, shop, support).
  • Select the main domain from the dropdown (e.g., example.com).

so click Add subdomain option

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after clicking Add subdomain will be get this page
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Added subdomain name ,,,,blog,,,
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created subdomain

How to Install WordPress on a Subdomain

Open “Softaculous Apps Installer”

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after clicking the WordPress icon

In cPanel, scroll down to the Softaculous Apps Installer or look for the WordPress icon.

Click on WordPress.

Click “Install Now”

  • You’ll see an option to Install WordPress.
  • Click the Install Now button.
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after fulfilling site setting

Software Setup

  • Choose Protocol: https:// (if you have SSL), or http://
  • Choose Domain: Select your subdomain from the dropdown (e.g., blog.example.com)

Site Settings

  • Site Name: Blog, Store, or your preferred name
  • Site Description: (optional) – “My personal blog” or similar

Admin Account

  • Username: Choose something secure (avoid “admin”)
  • Password: Use a strong password
  • Email: Your valid email (for password recovery)
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under the settings site now all plugins option are looking green

Now withdraw all green signals and then click install

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after withdrawing the settings looked

Summary

  1. Create Subdomain
    – Go to cPanel → Click “Subdomains” → Add subdomain (e.g., blog.example.com).
  2. Open Softaculous WordPress Installer
    – In cPanel, click WordPress under “Softaculous Apps Installer”.
  3. Set Installation Options
    – Choose your subdomain from the dropdown.
    – Fill in site name, admin username, password, and email.
  4. Install WordPress
    – Click “Install”. After a few seconds, it’ll be ready.
  5. Access Site
    – Your site: blog.example.com
    – Admin Login: blog.example.com/wp-admin

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