What is a subdomain?
A subdomain is a part of the Domain Name System hierarchy. It belongs to a particular domain. The original domain is called root domain.
Subdomains come in handy when you don’t want to create a completely new domain. They are related to an already existing one.
Frequently asked questions
How can I create a subdomain?
The easiest way to create a subdomain is to use a web hosting control panel. If your web hosting provider does not offer a control panel, you can create a subdomain using the DNS records for your domain.
What is a subdomain example?
A subdomain is a part of a larger domain. For example, for the root domain “example.com” a subdomain could be “store.example.com”.
Is a subdomain a separate website?
A subdomain is a separate website, with its own unique content, but it is part of a larger website. For example, if a website has the main domain name of “example.com", a subdomain could be "blog.example.com".
