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[fqaisrani]

Hi,

I have two domains and want to point one domain to a sub-domain of the other domain. Lets say

Domain A: target.com
Domain sub: sub.target.com

Domain B: want-to-point.com

what I want is that once user enter want-to-point.com, he will actually be surfing sub.target.com. I don't want a redirect, I want the URL etc still remains want-to-point.com. I have lots of stuff on the sub.target.com, and don't want to move/copy all files, database to a new host.Any ideas/suggestions to achieve it. Any help is appreciated. Thanks

[ravi_9793]

Create a separate cpanel account on domain name sub.target.com
Then park want-to-point.com in cpanel of sub.target.com

That should work exactly like you want, but not sure.

[XenlightenmentTeisho]

Originally Posted by fqaisrani

Hi,

I have two domains and want to point one domain to a sub-domain of the other domain. Lets say

Domain A: target.com
Domain sub: sub.target.com

Domain B: want-to-point.com

what I want is that once user enter want-to-point.com, he will actually be surfing sub.target.com. I don't want a redirect, I want the URL etc still remains want-to-point.com. I have lots of stuff on the sub.target.com, and don't want to move/copy all files, database to a new host.Any ideas/suggestions to achieve it. Any help is appreciated. Thanks

Add a dns record for Domain B that points to the server that is hosting subdomain A. Then add an entry in the http server config that responds to Domain B's address with Domain A's subdomain information.

sub.target.com A 192.168.1.5
want-to-point.com A 192.168.1.5


You will be able to access Domain A's subdomain as both sub.target.com and want-to-point.com

You'll need access to your DNS records and your http config to do this.

[fqaisrani]

thanks guys,

I am using GoDaddy and found the "Forward and Mask" option, now it will take 24-48 hours to setup completely.

I have wildcard SSL cert for domain A, so any sub-domain of domain A is get SSL certified, now do I need to purchase another SSL cert for DOMAIN B, or the same cert will work?

[sBoost]

The only option you've got is to use domain masking.

[fqaisrani]

any idea how to achieve it for domains purchased from namecheap.com

[petteyg359]

Originally Posted by XenlightenmentTeisho

sub.target.com A 192.168.1.5
want-to-point.com A 192.168.1.5

There's a reason we have CNAME. If your IP changes, you have to change multiple A records. A CNAME is "updated" whenever the record it points to is updated.

want-to-point.com. CNAME sub.target.com.

[LnxtecH]

Originally Posted by fqaisrani

I have wildcard SSL cert for domain A, so any sub-domain of domain A is get SSL certified, now do I need to purchase another SSL cert for DOMAIN B, or the same cert will work?

You will have to buy new cert for domain B as wild card will work only for domain A and subdomains.

[jmunki]

sorry to jump in, but u know all this parking and cname/ internal redirects, does it have an affect on search engines, because effectively its 2 address' with the same content.

[WilCleland]

I just wanted to mention that Google HATES I-Frames and duplicate content. This is essentially what you are doing when you use FORWARD with MASKING. Do steer clear of this whole avenue if SEO is at all important to you.

[vision4reality]

Hi,
first congrats for this forum.
I have one question.
I have created a website that contains my jobs with photos and videos.
by undertaking part-time job of web design, I had interests for web hosting, so i create a subdomain with web hosting services.
I have also create blog into subdomain.
The question is:
Because I want to keep the slogan. I would like to remain in the subdomain, so I have a profit in both. (Although the google said are like different sites)
Because many directories can not submit subdomains. I would like an opinion.

1. Leave it as is.
2. Create target link with new park domain.
3. Move all subdomain in new domain. ( i know its the best but i would like to know if there is something to do , to keep it into the main site.

Tell me some ideas.
thanks a lot
michael

[rickyvietnam]

Originally Posted by vision4reality

Hi,
first congrats for this forum.
I have one question.
I have created a website that contains my jobs with photos and videos.
by undertaking part-time job of web design, I had interests for web hosting, so i create a subdomain with web hosting services.
I have also create blog into subdomain.
The question is:
Because I want to keep the slogan. I would like to remain in the subdomain, so I have a profit in both. (Although the google said are like different sites)
Because many directories can not submit subdomains. I would like an opinion.

1. Leave it as is.
2. Create target link with new park domain.
3. Move all subdomain in new domain. ( i know its the best but i would like to know if there is something to do , to keep it into the main site.

Tell me some ideas.
thanks a lot
michael

Good
I done

[vision4reality]

Thanks for the answer, one more question.
Is it better if you have subdomains to cross the links direct to subdomain from main domain? or to folder directory and send to subdomain with 301? for some benefits.

thanks again