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title: How to Create a Subdomain in cPanel
description: "A subdomain is an additional part of your primary domain. For example, blog.example.com is a subdomain. Please, follow this tutorial to create a subdomain in cPanel. **1.** Log in to your cPanel account. ****2.****In the **Domains** section, click on **Domains**.…"
url: "https://www.aeserver.com/support/how-to-create-a-subdomain-in-cpanel/"
updated: "2025-01-05"
category: cPanel Control Panel
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# How to Create a Subdomain in cPanel

A subdomain is an additional part of your primary domain. For example, blog.example.com is a subdomain. Please, follow this tutorial to create a subdomain in cPanel.

**1.** Log in to your cPanel account.

****2.****In the **Domains** section, click on **Domains**.
![](/img/cp-domains-icon.gif)

**3.** Click on **Create A New Domain**.
![](/img/cp-create-a-new-domain.gif)

**4**. Under the **Create a New Domain**, enter the following details:

- **Domain:**Enter your main domain name. This is the base for your subdomain.
- **Share document root:** Must **uncheck** it to create your subdomain.
- **Subdomain:** It fills up automatically. Remove the domain extension (like .com or .net).
- Leave all other options as it is.

![](/img/addon-domain-form.gif)

**5.** Click on **Submit**.

You should see a success message that the subdomain has been created.