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How do I redirect a subdomain in WordPress?

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How do I redirect a subdomain in WordPress?

At WordPress.com

  1. Go to your Domains page (My Site → Upgrades → Domains) and click the domain you wish to add the subdomain to.
  2. Click Name Servers and DNS, then DNS Records.
  3. Click Add a record.
  4. In Type select CNAME or A.
  5. Enter the subdomain you want in Name.

How do I redirect a page to a subdomain?

In the Domains section, click the Subdomains icon. Under Modify a Subdomain, click the Manage Redirection link to the right of the subdomain you wish to redirect. In the text box, type the URL to which you would like visitors to be redirected if they go to the subdomain (e.g. http://domain.com/optional-stuff).

Can you redirect a subdomain?

You can redirect visitors from a Subdomain to another site address. For example, support.mydomain.com to help.mydomain.com.

Can I install WordPress in a subdomain?

Simply put, subdomains are nested hierarchically inside your site’s primary domain. When you choose to install WordPress in a subdomain, you create the opportunity to build a separate and unique website that can still be tied to your main site in a meaningful way.

How do I change a subdomain?

Step 2: Rename your subdomain

  1. In Admin Center, click the Account icon ( ) in the sidebar, then Appearance > Branding.
  2. In the Subdomain section, click Change your subdomain.
  3. Enter your new subdomain into the dialog box as shown below, and then confirm your changes by clicking the Rename Subdomain button.

Why is my subdomain redirecting to my main domain?

Navigate to the Manage Domains page.

  • Click the Add Hosting to a Domain/Sub-Domain button.
  • Scroll down to the Redirect section.
  • Enter the information in the following fields: Domain to redirect – enter the new domain or subdomain you’d like to redirect elsewhere.
  • Click the Redirect this domain button to complete the set up.

    • How to redirect a subdomain to a subdirectory?

    Redirect “ALL” requests to a domain to a subdirectory. You can redirect all requests to a subdirectory by adding an .htaccess file to the root of your domain’s directory: Visit the FTP page for instructions on how to upload. Once connected, upload (or create) a text file named .htaccess (with no extension).

    How to remove a subdomain?

    In the DOMAINS section of the cPanel home screen,click Subdomains :

  • Under Modify a Subdomain,locate the subdomain that you want to delete,and then click Remove.
  • Click Delete Subdomain to confirm the deletion. When you delete a subdomain,its folder and files are not deleted. You must delete the folder and files manually.

    • How to setup a subdomain?

    Navigate to Mail Flow > Accepted domains. The Accepted domains screen appears.

  • Select an accepted domain and click it. The accepted domain’s details screen appears.
  • Verify that Internal Relay is selected. If Authoritative is selected,change it to Internal Relay.
  • Check the check box for Accept mail for all subdomains.
  • Click Save.