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title: How to Create a Subdomain
description: "A subdomain such as portal.example.co.zw can host a separate website or application. ## Create in DirectAdmin 1. Log in to DirectAdmin. 2. Open Subdomain Management. 3. Enter the subdomain label. 4. Create it. 5. Upload the application to the assigned…"
url: "https://vertico.co.zw/docs/how-to-create-a-subdomain/"
updated: "2026-07-23"
category: Hosting
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# How to Create a Subdomain

A subdomain such as portal.example.co.zw can host a separate website or application.

## Create in DirectAdmin

1. Log in to DirectAdmin.
2. Open Subdomain Management.
3. Enter the subdomain label.
4. Create it.
5. Upload the application to the assigned document root.
6. Add SSL after DNS is active.

## DNS

When DNS is managed elsewhere, create the required A or CNAME record there as well.

## Need Help?

If you still need assistance, open a support ticket through your Vertico client account and include the affected domain or email address, a screenshot of the error, and the approximate time the problem occurred. Never send passwords by email or support ticket.