How do I add a subdomain to my hosting account?

Add a subdomain to your hosting account

For SmartVPS accounts:

  1. Log in to your Dashboard
  2. Navigate to VPS HOSTING
  3. Select your VPS: yourvpsname.com 
    -> Click Manage (green button)
  4. Go to Web Sites
  5. Click Add New Website or Subdomain to this VPS (green button)
  6. Follow instructions.

Now add the DNS entry for your subdomain

  1. Log in to your Dashboard
  2. Navigate to DNS

  3. Select your VPS/Domain: yourvpsname.com 
    -> Click Manage DNS (green button)

  4. Click -> Edit DNS Records -> Add DNS Record

  5. Add your subdomain in the Hostname Field.  i.e.  If you are setting up "dev.yourvpsname.com" you'd enter "dev" in the Hostname field
  6. Change the Type a CNAME
  7. Enter your domain name in the Address field.   i.e.  If you are setting up "dev.yourvpsname.com" you'd enter "yourvpsname.com" in the Address field
  8. Save

Done!

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