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What Is a Subdomain? Can I Have Subdomains on My Hosting?
A domain name like www.example.com points to a website, and a subdomain is any name that replaces the www, such as mail.yahoo.com. Learn how to set up and use subdomains on your hosting account at miHosting.
www.dominio.com is a domain name. A subdomain is any name that replaces www, for example mail.yahoo.com is a subdomain.
While not the most elegant explanation, it’s one that all of our customers can understand. Let’s answer some additional questions.
Can I have subdomains at miHosting?
Yes, absolutely. All of our customers can set up as many subdomains as they need.
WHAT IS A SUBDOMAIN USED FOR?
Generally, subdomains provide quick access to different sections of your website. Some common subdomains are (examples):
mail.dominio.com – points to the domain’s webmail
soporte.dominio.com – the domain’s support section
clientes.dominio.com – a section specifically created for customers
etc….
WHAT INFORMATION DO I NEED TO CREATE A SUBDOMAIN?
- The name of the subdomain.
- The folder that will contain the content the subdomain will display.
HOW DO I SET UP A SUBDOMAIN?
Log in to your control panel. In the domains section, you’ll find the subdomains subsection.
How many domains can I set up?
As many as you need. We don’t impose a limit.