{"id":24392,"date":"2022-02-02T14:33:20","date_gmt":"2022-02-02T14:33:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/1-grid.com\/knowledge\/plesk-how-to-create-a-subdomain\/"},"modified":"2023-11-14T08:22:07","modified_gmt":"2023-11-14T08:22:07","slug":"plesk-how-to-create-a-subdomain","status":"publish","type":"ht_kb","link":"https:\/\/1grid.co.za\/knowledge\/plesk-how-to-create-a-subdomain\/","title":{"rendered":"Plesk: How to create a subdomain"},"content":{"rendered":"<blockquote><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">This article provides you with steps on how to add a subdomain via your Plesk Control Panel.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">P<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">lesk, a widely used web hosting control panel, simplifies website management tasks, and one essential function is creating subdomains. Subdomains allow you to expand your website&#8217;s functionality and organisation by creating distinct web addresses that are part of your main domain. In this comprehensive guide, we&#8217;ll walk you through the steps to create a subdomain in your Plesk Control Panel.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 24px; color: #000000;\"><strong>Step 1<\/strong>&#8211; Login to Plesk.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">Login with username and password received when you completed your application.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"fr-fic fr-dib fr-bordered aligncenter\" style=\"width: 328px;\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/cdn.freshdesk.com\/data\/helpdesk\/attachments\/production\/33039003131\/original\/51owsREJa_k4LR98o0izcJ9NXklmJ0F5eA.png?1585751935\" height=\"472\" data-id=\"33039002920\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 24px; color: #000000;\"><strong>Step 2\u00a0<\/strong>&#8211; \u00a0Click Add a <strong>Subdomain<\/strong> on your home page.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"fr-fic fr-dib fr-bordered aligncenter\" style=\"width: 639px;\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/cdn.freshdesk.com\/data\/helpdesk\/attachments\/production\/33039002061\/original\/ZNOSNQPGPzZhSmvV9tQzqT9en4DfIAYlcw.png?1585750817\" data-id=\"33039002036\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 24px; color: #000000;\"><strong>Step 3\u00a0<\/strong>&#8211; \u00a0Enter the Subdomain name and click OK.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"fr-fic fr-dib fr-bordered aligncenter\" style=\"width: 622px;\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/cdn.freshdesk.com\/data\/helpdesk\/attachments\/production\/33039003221\/original\/0WT63LRpMIP1Zg4AsX3ar3zc_DiXXVTwWw.png?1585752047\" data-id=\"33039002851\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 24px; color: #000000;\"><strong>Step 4\u00a0<\/strong>&#8211; Your subdomain will appear in you domain list<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"fr-fic fr-dib fr-bordered aligncenter\" style=\"width: 622px;\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/cdn.freshdesk.com\/data\/helpdesk\/attachments\/production\/33039003609\/original\/l3RyUnu_r77ku7mFNdrteqdVUtYAXJ2SNw.png?1585752401\" data-id=\"33039003394\" \/><\/p>\n<p><b>Frequently Asked Questions<\/b><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><b> What is the purpose of a subdomain, and when should I create one?<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A subdomain serves as a way to create separate sections or functionalities within your website while keeping them connected to your main domain. Subdomains are often used for various purposes, such as creating a blog (blog.yourdomain.com), setting up a shop (shop.yourdomain.com), or hosting specific content or applications. You should consider creating a subdomain when you want to organize your website content or provide distinct web experiences for different sections of your audience.<\/span><\/p>\n<ol start=\"2\">\n<li><b> Can I create multiple subdomains under the same main domain?<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes, you can create multiple subdomains under the same main domain. Plesk Control Panel allows you to add as many subdomains as needed, provided your hosting plan supports it. Each subdomain you create can be configured independently with its own set of settings, such as a separate directory or specific permissions. 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