How to Redirect a Subdomain to an External URL in cPanel

Redirecting a subdomain to an external URL allows visitors to automatically land on a different website or webpage when they access your subdomain. This is useful for directing traffic to another platform, a new website, landing pages, or external services.

Follow the steps below to set up a subdomain redirect in cPanel.

Step 1: Log in to cPanel

Access your hosting account and log in to your cPanel dashboard.

Step 2: Open the Redirects Tool

From the cPanel dashboard, navigate to the Domains section and click on Redirects.

Step 3: Configure the Redirect Settings

Under the Add Redirect section, enter the required details and select the appropriate options:

• Type:
  Choose one of the following redirect types:
  • Permanent (301): Best for long-term redirects and recommended for maintaining SEO value.
  • Temporary (302): Suitable for short-term redirects or temporary website changes.
  • 
• https?://(www.)?:
  Select the subdomain you want to redirect.
  You can also choose to redirect a specific page if required.
• Redirects to:
  Enter the full external URL where visitors should be sent.

Example:

• Redirect from: blog.example.com
• Redirect to: https://externalwebsite.com

Review the information carefully before applying the redirect.

Step 4: Create the Redirect

Click Add to save and activate the redirect.

Redirect Successfully Created

After the setup is completed, cPanel will display a confirmation message indicating that the redirect has been created successfully.

Tip: Use a 301 redirect when permanently moving content to preserve search engine rankings and provide a better user experience.