Some clients will create shops or similar pages on their websites that need quick URLs to access. In order to create a subdomain that directs to your shop or similar page, try these steps.
With GoDaddy being one of the largest domain registrars, we have included the steps on how to add a CNAME record on GoDaddy. Other registrars will follow a similar process to add a CNAME record, though the specific steps may vary.
Part 1:
1. Log in to your account at www.GoDaddy.com
2. Under the Domains tab, select Manage
3. Find your domain name and select the drop-down arrow next to the name
4. Select Manage DNS.
5. At the top of the list you should see Add Record, select it.
6. Under Record Type, select CNAME (Alias)
7. In the "Host" section, enter <YOUR SUBDOMAIN>.mydomain.com
. Specify a TTL or use the default setting of 1 hour. For example, if you are creating a shop redirect, enter shop.mydomain.com
.
8. In the "Points To" section, enter the URL or IP of the page you want to direct to. For example, your shop's URL could be mydomain.com/shop/home.php
9. Select Finish
10. Select Save Changes
Part 2:
1. Go back to your Fasturtle website Dashboard
2. Select Settings (gear icon)
3. Select Domains
4. Select Add Custom Domain
5. Enter the subdomain you just created through your DNS settings
6. Select Save
Your changes should be complete and you can now navigate to your newly made subdomain redirect!