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How to Create a Subdomain if the Root Domain Is Connected to the Builder
How to Create a Subdomain if the Root Domain Is Connected to the Builder

Creating a subdomain when the root domain is linked to Hostinger Website Builder

Updated over a week ago

Normally, you would create subdomains this way: How to Create and Delete Subdomains

However, if your root domain (e.g., domain.tld) is linked to a website created with Hostinger Website Builder, you should create a subdomain (e.g., subdomain.domain.tld) directly in your domain's DNS zone. There are two ways to do that: by creating an A record or a CNAME record.

Option 1 – Create an A Record

Use this option if you want to point the subdomain to an IP address 💡

Go to your domain's DNS zone and create an A record:

  • DNS record type: A

  • Name: your subdomain's name; e.g., for shop.domain.tld, you need to input shop

  • Points to: the IP address

  • TTL: the preferred or the default value

Finally, click on Add Record.

The DNS propagation will start, and once it's over, your subdomain will start working.

Option 2 – Create a CNAME Record

Use this option if you want to point the subdomain to a web address or Hostinger Website Builder in particular 💡

Go to your domain's DNS zone and create a CNAME record:

  • DNS record type: CNAME

  • Name: your subdomain's name; e.g., for shop.domain.tld, you need to input shop

  • Points to: the web address; e.g., to point to Hostinger Website Builder, insert connect.hostinger.com

  • TTL: the preferred or the default value

Finally, click on Add Record.

The DNS propagation will start, and once it's over, your subdomain will start working.

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