Quick Answer

To create a subdomain on Network Solutions, log in to your account, open My Domain Names, select your domain, and go to DNS Settings or Advanced DNS. Then add a DNS record (typically an A record or CNAME record) for the subdomain you want to create.

Steps to Create a Subdomain on Network Solutions

1. Log in to your Network Solutions account

Go to  your Network Solutions Account

Enter your ‘Username’ and ‘Password’

2. Open your domain settings

Go to your domain list

Find the domain you’re looking for and click Settings

3. Locate DNS records settings

Scroll down to “Advanced Tools”

Expand Advanced tools and click “Manage” next to the Advanced DNS records

A pop-up will show on your screen then click “Continue”

4. Add a new DNS record

Click Add Record at the top right corner

(A) Choose A Record from the record type options

  For a subdomain pointing to an IP address

Fill in the required fields:

Refers to: the other host

Host Name:  app(example — this creates app.yourdomain.com)

Points To: IP address of your server

TTL: Leave default which is 4 hours unless you need something specific

(B) Choose CNAME Record from the record type options

  For a subdomain pointing to another domain

Fill in the required fields:

Refers to: the other host

Host Name: shop

Alias to: targetdomain.com

TTL: leave the default which is 4 hours unless a specific value is required

6. Save the record

Click Add to save changes

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What Happens Next

The subdomain will begin working once DNS changes propagate. This usually takes a few minutes to 24 hours.

Common Issues

1. Subdomain not working
   • Confirm the DNS record was saved correctly
   • Check that the destination IP address or domain is correct
2. Unable to add DNS records
   • Make sure the domain is using Network Solutions nameservers
   • If custom nameservers are set, DNS must be managed at that provider

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