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How to Create a Subdomain in cPanel

Subdomains (blog.yourdomain.com, app.yourdomain.com) act like separate websites under your main domain — and they are free and unlimited on EconomicalHost plans.

Step-by-step

  1. Open Domains → Domains in cPanel and click Create a New Domain.
  2. Enter the full subdomain — e.g. blog.yourdomain.com.
  3. Leave "Share document root" unticked so the subdomain gets its own folder (e.g. public_html/blog.yourdomain.com).
  4. Click Submit. DNS for the subdomain is created automatically when your DNS is hosted with EconomicalHost.
  5. Upload content to the subdomain's folder via File Manager or FTP.
  6. Wait for AutoSSL — a free SSL certificate covering the new subdomain is issued automatically, usually within the hour.

💡 Good to know

  • Common uses: blog., shop., staging. (a test copy of your site), and app.
  • A subdomain does not consume a "website" slot on most plan definitions — websites are counted by added domains; confirm with support if unsure.
  • Remove unused subdomains from the same Domains screen to keep DNS tidy.

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