Is this Possible

Discussion in 'Domain Names' started by BlueEew, Oct 30, 2007.

  1. #1
    Hey, If I had a forum for example which was located on "subdomain.domain.xyz" and a user typed the "www" before the sub domain also that it still redirects and gose to the proper domain.

    I am asking because I am worried that if I use a sub domain for my forum, members may add "www" before the subdomain part. This will result in a page not loading and also confusion to the members.

    Thanks,
    BlueEew.
     
    BlueEew, Oct 30, 2007 IP
  2. litebulb1

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    my sub domains redirects properly with and without the WWW
     
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  3. BlueEew

    BlueEew Well-Known Member

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    So it is possible then, can you post the URL to show me please?
     
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    Yes, it is very possible. All it takes is an additional 'A' or 'CNAME' record in the DNS which points the 'www.subdomain' variant to the same place.
     
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  5. BlueEew

    BlueEew Well-Known Member

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    Thanks for that then guys, I can rest about using sub domains now. :)
     
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    Just make sure to set it up as indicated by the previous poster. Otherwise it won't work just like if you go to http://www.forums.digitalpoint.com/ won't work.
     
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  7. BlueEew

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    I know, I am wanting it so both ways work. Thats why I have posted it here, can someone give me step by step instructions?
     
    BlueEew, Oct 31, 2007 IP