> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.hostinger.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.hostinger.com/domains/subdomains.md).

# Free Subdomains

Publish instantly on a free `*.hostingersite.com` URL — no domain purchase required.

## What you get

```
yourname.hostingersite.com
```

* Available immediately, no registration
* Permanent as long as your plan is active
* DNS pre-configured
* SSL supported — enable it like on any domain (see [SSL Certificates](/websites/ssl.md))

## Get one

During website creation:

1. In hPanel, go to **Websites** → **Add website**.
2. When asked for a domain, pick **Free subdomain**.
3. Hostinger generates a unique one.
4. Your site is live.

You can also generate a free subdomain via the [API](https://developers.hostinger.com/).

## Upgrade to a custom domain later

1. Register or transfer your domain to Hostinger, or point an existing one.
2. Go to **Websites** → your site → **Domains**.
3. Click **Add domain**, enter the custom domain.
4. Set it as primary.

The free subdomain can stay as a secondary or be removed.

## Custom subdomains under your domain

Create things like `blog.yourdomain.com` or `app.yourdomain.com`:

1. Go to **Websites** → your site → **Domains**.
2. Click **Add domain** or **Create subdomain**.
3. Enter the prefix (e.g., `blog`).

> **Note:** For subdomains to resolve, your domain's DNS must be managed by Hostinger, or you must add the DNS record manually at your registrar. See [DNS Management](/domains/dns.md).

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*Last updated: July 22, 2026*