Creating a Squarespace subdomain is a simple process that can enhance your website's organization. Here's how to do it effectively.

What Is a Subdomain?

A subdomain is a prefix that extends your root domain name. While "www" is the most common subdomain (as in www.yourdomain.com), you can create custom subdomains like blog.yourdomain.com, where "blog" is the subdomain.

Creating a Subdomain

If your domain is managed by Squarespace or connected via name servers:

1. Open Domain Dashboard
2. Select your domain
3. Click [Website]
4. Scroll to [Domain Forwarding Rules]
5. Click [Add Rule]
6. Enter subdomain name in [Forwarding Source]
7. Enter destination URL in [Forwarding Destination]
8. Choose redirect type (301 or 302)
9. Keep [Forward via SSL] selected
10. Click [Save]

Editing a Subdomain

1. Open Domain Dashboard
2. Select your domain
3. Click [Website]
4. Find [Domain Forwarding Rules]
5. Click [Edit] beside the subdomain
6. Make changes and save

Deleting a Subdomain

1. Open Domain Dashboard
2. Select your domain
3. Click [Website]
4. Locate [Domain Forwarding Rules]
5. Click the trash can icon
6. Confirm deletion

Manual Subdomain Creation (DNS Settings)

1. Open Domain Dashboard
2. Select your domain
3. Click [DNS]
4. Select [Add Preset]
5. Choose subdomain from dropdown
6. Enter subdomain name
7. Set forwarding destination
8. Click [Add]

Important Notes:

• Subdomains can point to your main site or different pages
• DNS changes may take up to 24 hours to propagate
• Keep SSL forwarding enabled for security
• Choose between temporary (302) or permanent (301) redirects based on your needs

For third-party domains, ensure you're using the correct connection method (name servers or DNS) before making changes.

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