A subdomain is an extension of your root domain name that points to a specific section of your website. For example, "blog.yourdomain.com" where "blog" is the subdomain and "yourdomain.com" is the root domain.

Creating a Subdomain in Squarespace

1. Visit your domains dashboard
2. Select the target domain
3. Click "Website"
4. Under "Domain Forwarding Rules," click "Add rule"
5. Enter your subdomain name (e.g., "blog")
6. Add the destination URL in "Forward to" field
7. Choose redirect type (301 Permanent or 302 Temporary)
8. Keep SSL enabled (recommended)
9. Save your changes

Editing Existing Subdomains

1. Open domains dashboard
2. Select domain
3. Click "Website"
4. Find "Domain Forwarding Rules"
5. Click "Edit" next to the subdomain
6. Make changes and save

Deleting Subdomains

1. Access domains dashboard
2. Choose domain
3. Select "Website"
4. Locate "Domain Forwarding Rules"
5. Click the trash can icon
6. Confirm deletion

Manual Subdomain Creation (Nameserver Connection)

1. Open domains dashboard
2. Select domain
3. Click "DNS"
4. Choose "Add Preset" > "subdomain"
5. Enter subdomain name
6. Select destination (homepage or custom URL)
7. Click "Add" to save

Important Notes:

• Works with Squarespace-managed domains or those connected via Nameserver Connect
• Subdomains typically point to your site's homepage by default
• SSL should remain enabled for security
• DNS settings may vary based on connection type (Nameserver Connect or DNS Connect)

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