Are you looking to set up a subdomain on your Hostinger website and ensure it’s secured with SSL? You’ve come to the right place! In this guide, we’ll walk you through the process of configuring a subdomain on Hostinger and securing it with SSL, so you can provide a safe and seamless browsing experience for your visitors.
Subdomains are a great way to organize and structure your website, especially if you have different sections or services that you want to highlight. They can also help improve your site’s SEO by creating distinct web addresses for specific content. Adding SSL to your subdomain is essential for encrypting data and building trust with your audience.
Let’s dive into the step-by-step process of setting up a subdomain on Hostinger and configuring it with SSL:
Step 1: Log in to your Hostinger Account
To get started, log in to your Hostinger account using your credentials. Once you’re logged in, navigate to the hosting dashboard where you can manage your websites and domains.
Step 2: Access the Subdomains Section
In the hosting dashboard, look for the “Subdomains” option. Click on it to access the subdomain management page where you can create and configure subdomains for your website.
Step 3: Create a Subdomain
On the subdomains page, you’ll see an option to create a new subdomain. Enter the desired subdomain name in the provided field (e.g., blog.yourwebsite.com) and choose the main domain to which the subdomain will be linked. Click on the “Create” button to set up the subdomain.
Step 4: Configure SSL for the Subdomain
After creating the subdomain, it’s time to secure it with SSL. Hostinger offers free SSL certificates through Let’s Encrypt, making it easy to encrypt your subdomain’s traffic. To enable SSL, go to the SSL/TLS section in your hosting dashboard.
Step 5: Install SSL Certificate
In the SSL/TLS section, you’ll find an option to install an SSL certificate. Select the subdomain you created from the dropdown menu and click on the “Install” button. Hostinger will automatically generate and install an SSL certificate for your subdomain.
Step 6: Verify SSL Installation
Once the SSL certificate is installed, you can verify its installation by accessing your subdomain using https:// instead of http://. If the padlock icon appears in the browser’s address bar, it means that SSL is
