Web Hosting Talk : Web Hosting Main Forums : Domain Names : domain/subdomain confusion

[elvisg]

Ok, I have 2 domains and one account setup at my host. Can I setup my other site as a subdomain of the hosted account and still use the regular domain name (www.domain.com) to point to the subdomain?

How do I set the DNS info on the sub account to point?

Help please?!

-King

[Lats]

That would be an excellent question to ask your host!

What he/she say when you asked?


Lats...

[elvisg]

nothing yet, I asked here and there at the same time.

I need answers

[Lats]

Be sure to let us know how you went.

Also, be prepared to be disappointed.


Lats...

[Mester]

If you aren't allowed, your best bet would be to use something like www.mydomain.com to redirect www.domain2.com to domain2.domain1.com if that makes any sense

[USReference]

You wouldn't use a subdomain but you could "forward" the domain to a subdirectory. You can do this through the dns system (ask your host). If they will not do it (because they want to sell you another plan) then go to a professional dns service (ultradns.com, easydns etc)

You can also do this with scripting althought the dns system is easier.