A subdomain is a web address, that is under a main, or a root domain name. An example is something.domain.com, where domain.com is the main domain address, while "something" is the subdomain below it. Each subdomain can have its own site and records i.e. aside from using the domain name as part of the whole web address, a subdomain can be fully independent and even hosted by a separate provider. Using a subdomain can be very useful if you wish to have different websites which are associated in some way. For instance, you can have an online store under the main domain plus a forum under a subdomain in order to provide means for your clients to ask questions and share views regarding your products. The benefit of using a subdomain instead of a subfolder is that the web sites will be separated, so you can update one of them or perform maintenance not affecting the other.
Subdomains in Shared Hosting
When you purchase a shared hosting plan from us, you're going to be able to create subdomains easily through your Hepsia website hosting CP. We've decided not to restrict their amount, so in case you host only one domain address in the account, you're going to be able to create as many subdomains as you wish and have a different website for each and every one. During the creation of a subdomain, you are able to choose the folder inside the account that it'll open, set up customized error pages, activate FrontPage Extensions and error logs, pick a server shared IP address or a dedicated one if you have such, and much more. All hosted domain names and the subdomains you create for them are going to be conveniently listed in alphabetical order in one spot and you will be able to gain access to many functions for every single one of them with right-click context menus - records, files, etc.
Subdomains in Semi-dedicated Servers
Our semi-dedicated servers haven't got a set limit for the amount of subdomains you can create. Adding a new subdomain in the account takes just a couple of mouse clicks inside the Hepsia website hosting Control Panel and throughout the process you can choose the folder the subdomain is going to access if it is going to be different from the default one, set up custom-made error pages, activate FrontPage Extensions if you need them or set a dedicated IP address rather than the shared server one provided you have added such an upgrade to your semi-dedicated account. After the subdomain is set up, you can access logs and visitor statistics or you can easily jump to the website files for it inside the File Manager area via fast access buttons. All subdomains you have within the account will be conveniently listed under their root domain, so you are going to be able to find and control any one of them with ease.