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Creating a subdomain for your hosted domain can be daunting if you’re unfamiliar with server management. This guide shares a step-by-step process for creating a subdomain on a GoDaddy server, based on personal experience.
Step-by-Step Process to Create a Subdomain
Step 1: Log in to cPanel
Access your GoDaddy hosting account and log in to cPanel.
Step 2: Navigate to Addon Domains
In the cPanel top menu, click Addon Domains.
Step 3: Add the Subdomain
In the Addon Domains section, enter your subdomain details as shown below. For example, to create
subdomain.yourdomain.com, input the subdomain name, and cPanel will auto-fill the document root.
Click Add Domain to create the subdomain.
Step 4: Verify the Subdomain
Check the Addon Domains section in cPanel to confirm the subdomain is listed and correctly configured.
Step 5: Point the Subdomain to an IP Address
If your domain is managed in a different GoDaddy account or by another provider, you need to point the subdomain to your cPanel server’s IP address:
- Copy the cPanel IP Address: Find your server’s IP address in cPanel’s Server Information or Stats section.
- Access Domain Management: Log in to the account where your domain is registered. In the domain settings, click the arrow next to your domain to access DNS management.
- Update DNS Record: In the Manage DNS section, locate the subdomain’s A record and click Edit. Paste the cPanel IP address into the Points to field.
- Set TTL and Save: Set the TTL (Time to Live) to 1 hour, then click Finish to save the changes.
Allow 15–20 minutes for DNS propagation. After this, your subdomain should be accessible in a browser.
If you encounter issues while adding a subdomain, please comment below, and I’ll provide a solution.
