How to Set Up Subdomains and Addon Domains in cPanel (2026)

Setting up subdomains and addon domains in cPanel is quick and straightforward. Follow the steps below.

Step 1: Log in to cPanel

• Access your cPanel account.

• You can usually log in via:

  • yourdomain.com/cpanel

  • Or through your hosting client area.

Step 2: Open the Domains Tool

• From the cPanel dashboard, locate the Domains section.

• Click on Domains.

Step 3: Create a New Domain Entry

• Click Create A New Domain.

Step 4: Enter Your Subdomain/Addon Domain

• In the Domain field, enter your subdomain or addon domain.

• Example: blog.yourdomain.com, mydomain.com

Step 5: Set the Document Root

• cPanel will automatically create a document root.

• Example: /public_html/blog

• You can customize this if needed.

Step 6: Submit

• Click Submit.

• Your subdomain is now created.

• Your addon domain is now added to your hosting accoun

Final Step: Point Your Domain to Your Hosting

• Update your domain's nameservers to your hosting provider's nameservers.

• Or point the domain using an A record to your server's IP address.

DNS changes may take up to 24–48 hours to fully propagate.

Verification

• Visit your newly created subdomain or addon domain in your browser.

• If everything is configured correctly, it should load successfully.