{"id":6299,"date":"2025-02-06T10:54:39","date_gmt":"2025-02-06T10:54:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.names.co.uk\/support\/?post_type=ht_kb&#038;p=6299"},"modified":"2025-07-22T13:38:20","modified_gmt":"2025-07-22T12:38:20","slug":"how-to-add-a-subdomain","status":"publish","type":"ht_kb","link":"https:\/\/www.names.co.uk\/support\/articles\/how-to-add-a-subdomain\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Add a Subdomain"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>In this article, you will learn how to <strong>add a subdomain<\/strong> in WePanel. Subdomains allow you to maintain a distinct identity for different parts of your site without requiring a new domain name. They are typically used for specific purposes like creating a blog, support portal, or test areas.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-nco-caution-block\"><p class=\"nco-caution-block-content\"><strong>NOTE<\/strong>: This guide is only for configuring a subdomain on a WePanel hosting package. If you need to configure a subdomain <strong>via DNS<\/strong>, please refer to this guide <a href=\"https:\/\/www.names.co.uk\/support\/articles\/changing-your-domains-dns-settings\/\">HERE<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Getting Started<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>To get started, you first need to log into your WePanel through your Online Control Panel. Unsure how to do so? Follow our guide <a href=\"https:\/\/www.names.co.uk\/support\/articles\/how-to-access-your-control-panel\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">HERE<\/a>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step One<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Go to the section titled Domains, then select the Domains panel.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lcn.com\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-245.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3007\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step Two<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Select <strong>Subdomains<\/strong> &lt; <strong>Add<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"939\" height=\"269\" src=\"https:\/\/www.names.co.uk\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/image-306.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6307\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.names.co.uk\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/image-306.png 939w, https:\/\/www.names.co.uk\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/image-306-300x86.png 300w, https:\/\/www.names.co.uk\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/image-306-768x220.png 768w, https:\/\/www.names.co.uk\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/image-306-50x14.png 50w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 939px) 100vw, 939px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step Three<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>In the first field, write the name of the subdomain you wish to create e.g. test, shop, store etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lcn.com\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-246.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3008\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step Four<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>In the second field, select the root domain you want to create the subdomain for.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-nco-advice-block\"><p class=\"nco-advice-block-content\"><strong>TIP<\/strong>: If the domain you are looking for isn\u2019t present, you may have added it incorrectly. For assistance, you can refer to our guide on adding a domain in WePanel <a href=\"https:\/\/www.names.co.uk\/support\/articles\/how-to-add-a-domain\/\">HERE<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lcn.com\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-247.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3010\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step Five<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The document root specifies the location where the files for this subdomain should be stored to be published and accessible online. While it can be changed, the document root is automatically set by WePanel, and modifying it is generally unnecessary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can also generate an FTP user for this subdomain by selecting Create FTP account associated with the new domain. You can choose to do this now or at a later time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lcn.com\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-248.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3011\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step Six<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you have finished, click <strong>Add<\/strong>.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You will be shown a confirmation that the domain has been added successfully. From here, you can add another subdomain, or you can finish.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"940\" height=\"422\" src=\"https:\/\/www.names.co.uk\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/image-305.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6306\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.names.co.uk\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/image-305.png 940w, https:\/\/www.names.co.uk\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/image-305-300x135.png 300w, https:\/\/www.names.co.uk\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/image-305-768x345.png 768w, https:\/\/www.names.co.uk\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/image-305-50x22.png 50w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 940px) 100vw, 940px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have any further questions, simply\u202f<a href=\"https:\/\/admin.names.co.uk\/tech_support\/tracking\/add.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>raise a support request<\/strong><\/a>\u202ffrom within your Online Control Panel or call us on\u202f<strong>0345 363 3634<\/strong>. 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