Add a subdomain that points to a server name

Now that you understand what a subdomain is, you can add non-forwarded subdomains that point to server names. If you want to forward a subdomain, see Manually forward or mask your domain or subdomain.

Log in to your My Products page.

If you aren't automatically directed there, make sure to select the My Products tab.

Next to the domain you want to use, click DNS.

On the DNS Management page, at the bottom of the Records list, click Add and select CNAME from the Type drop-down menu.

Complete the following fields:

• Host - Enter the subdomain name for the alias assignment. For example, type www.
• Points to - Enter the host name you want the alias to point to. For example, type @ to map the alias directly to your domain name.

Select how long the server should cache the information from the second menu. This is called TTL (Time to Live).

Click Save.

The new subdomain displays in the CNAME (Alias) section.

Note: DNS can take up to 48 hours to propagate.

Next steps

• Edit a forwarded subdomain.
• Delete a forwarded subdomain.

More info

• Use the Domain Manager to forward subdomains to URLs.
• Work with subdomains that resolve to directories in your hosting account.