How to Use Subdomains vs Addon Domains

Understanding the difference helps avoid DNS and file-path issues.

Subdomains

Example: blog.yourdomain.com

Best For

• Blogs

• Client portals

• Staging sites

• Language versions

How They Work

• Part of the main domain

• Share DNS zone

• Separate folder on server

Create a Subdomain

1. Open Eclipse Portal

2. Go to Subdomains

3. Enter subdomain name

4. Choose document root

5. Create

Addon Domains

Example: anotherdomain.com

Best For

• Hosting multiple separate websites

• Different businesses or brands

How They Work

• Independent domain

• Own folder

• Shares hosting account resources

Create an Addon Domain

1. Open Eclipse Portal

2. Go to Addon Domains

3. Enter domain name

4. Assign document root

5. Add domain

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