How to Create a Subdomain in Hostinger and Install WordPress (Step-by-Step Guide)

Creating a subdomain allows you to run a separate website under your main domain. For example:

• Main Domain: example.com
• Subdomain: blog.example.com (for a blog) or store.example.com (for an online shop)

This guide will show you how to:
✅ Create a subdomain in Hostinger
✅ Install WordPress on your subdomain
✅ Set up & launch your subdomain website

Let’s get started! 🚀

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1️⃣ Login to Your Hostinger Account

1. Go to Hostinger
2. Click on Login & enter your credentials
3. Go to hPanel (Hostinger’s control panel)

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2️⃣ Create a Subdomain in Hostinger

🔹 Steps to Create a Subdomain

1. In hPanel, go to Domains → Subdomains
2. Click Create a New Subdomain
3. Enter your subdomain name (Example: blog.example.com)
4. Select your Main Domain from the dropdown
5. Click Create

✅ Your subdomain is now created! It may take a few minutes to become active.

📌 Pro Tip: You can create multiple subdomains for different purposes, like shop.example.com or forum.example.com.

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3️⃣ Install WordPress on Your Subdomain

🔹 Steps to Install WordPress on Your Subdomain

1. Go to hPanel → Websites
2. Click on Auto Installer
3. Select WordPress
4. Choose the subdomain you just created (blog.example.com)
5. Enter:
   • Administrator Email (for login)
   • Username & Password (to access WordPress)
   • Website Title (Example: “My Blog”)
6. Click Install and wait a few minutes

✅ WordPress is now installed on your subdomain! 🎉

📌 Pro Tip: Keep your WordPress login details safe to access your dashboard later.

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4️⃣ Access Your Subdomain WordPress Website

🔹 How to Log into WordPress on Your Subdomain

1. Open your browser and go to:
   👉 blog.example.com/wp-admin
2. Enter the username & password you set during installation
3. Click Login to access the WordPress Dashboard

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5️⃣ Customize & Set Up Your Subdomain Website

🔹 Install a WordPress Theme

1. Go to Appearance → Themes
2. Click Add New & choose a theme
3. Click Install → Activate

🔹 Install Essential Plugins

1. Go to Plugins → Add New
2. Install:
   • Yoast SEO (for better Google ranking)
   • Elementor (drag-and-drop website builder)
   • WP Super Cache (to improve site speed)

🔹 Create Essential Pages

✅ Homepage (Main welcome page)
✅ About Us (Your blog/business info)
✅ Contact Us (Form for visitors to reach you)

📌 Pro Tip: Use Elementor or Gutenberg to design pages easily.

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6️⃣ Secure Your Subdomain Website

🔹 Enable SSL for HTTPS

1. Go to hPanel → SSL
2. Activate SSL Certificate for your subdomain
3. Redirect HTTP to HTTPS for better security

✅ Your website is now secure!

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7️⃣ Launch Your Subdomain Website 🚀

Now your WordPress subdomain site is ready! Start adding content, blog posts, or products, depending on your website type.

💡 Your Turn: Have you created your subdomain? Let me know if you need help in the comments! 👇🔥