How To Create a Subdomain in cPanel?

What is a Subdomain?

Creating a subdomain in cPanel is a quick and easy process. A subdomain is essentially an extension of your main domain, and it can be used to organize your website into specific sections or for other purposes (like a blog, store, etc.). With cPanel, you can create subdomains in just a few simple steps.

This guide will walk you through the process of creating a subdomain on your hosting account.

Login into your cPanel using the username and password provided. You can retrieve your cPanel credentials from your registered email once you have subscribed to our plans.

Inside cPanel, scroll down to the Domains section and click “Domains”.

In the Domains area, Click Create A New Domain.

In the Domain box, type your subdomain name. For example, to create app.gbndomain.com, simply enter: app.gbndomain.com
Important: You must untick the checkbox labeled “Share document root (/home/username/public_html) with ‘gbndomain.com’”. This ensures your subdomain uses its own separate folder and doesn't share files with your main domain.

Once everything is filled in correctly, click the Submit button.

You’ll receive a confirmation message once the subdomain is successfully created.

You have now successfully created a subdomain in cPanel. This subdomain functions as an independent space under your main domain — ideal for hosting web applications, development environments, or separate website sections.

With the subdomain set up and isolated using its own document root, you're ready to proceed with uploading your content or configuring the environment based on your requirements.

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Updated on: 22/04/2025