3.4. ACCOUNT SETTINGS

CHAPTER 3. HOW DO I USE CPANEL?

However, you do not create a new CPanel when you create a subdomain. You still perform most administration

functions for the subdomain through your master CPanel. Practically, a subdomain is a sub folder within the

public http level of your account that has it's own cgi bin directory. The  timber  example above creates a new

top level folder called timber, with a cgi bin sub folder. Upload your files for the subdomain to this location,

including a separate home file (such as index.htm).

Currently you can not create email accounts with the subdomain extension. A workaround for this is to create

an account called  sales timber@hardware.com , or similar.

To add a subdomain:

1. Click on the Sub Domains link in the Account Settings area.

Note: You can only successfully create a new subdomain once your DNS number has successfully propa 

gated for this account.

2. Enter the text for the new subdomain in the field in the available field. You must conform to domain name

conventions for the addition to the name.

3. Click on the

button. Click on the Sub Domains link to return to the Subdomains window to

confirm that it has been added. A folder with the same name as the subdomain has now been added to

your public html folder, with a cgi bin sub folder (if CGI scripts are enabled on your account).

Figure 3.21: Adding a subdomain

Subdomain Statistics

You can view statistics specifically for each subdomain using the Analog and Webalizer tools. Refer to page 61

and page 62 for more information on how to use these tools.

To view subdomain statistics:

1. Click on the Sub Domain Stats link in the Account Settings area.

2. View the statistics as required. Refer to page 61 and page 62 for more information on how to use the

Webalizer and Analog statistics tools.

Adding subdomain redirection

You can redirect Internet traffic from a particular subdomain to another location. This is usually used

when the web pages that made up the subdomain have been moved to another location.

To add subdomain redirection:

1. Click on the Sub Domains link in the Account Settings area.

2. Click on the required subdomain from the first drop down list.

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