Can i create a subdomain through ftp?

Ideology · 2nd Mar 2012, 10:29 AM

I had asked my client to provide me with their hosting login details. They have provided me with their ftp login details. I don't believe I can create a subdomain through ftp, is that correct?

My client is dealing with their standard website creator, I don't believe he'll give us the hosting login. Is my best bet to host the mobile on my server and ask the webmaster to put the redirect script on the standard site? If so, I know he'll charge my client and that will probably kill the deal.....

Thanks all

joe49 · 2nd Mar 2012, 10:33 AM

You probably only have access to /public_html and not where the DNS configuration is stored via ftp.

Options.

Use a subfolder the site ex. example.com/mobile
Add a "A" record for m.example.com and point it to your server. You can then host m.example.com on your own system.
Sell them a .mobi domain and host it yourself.

WillR · 3rd Mar 2012, 05:00 AM

Yes, you can't really create a subdomain through FTP. Worst case scenario would be to put the mobile site in a subfolder such as website.com/mobile or on it's own separate domain.

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Ideology Warrior Member Join Date: 2011 Posts: 26 Thanks: 20 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Can i create a subdomain through ftp? Share on: I had asked my client to provide me with their hosting login details. They have provided me with their ftp login details. I don't believe I can create a subdomain through ftp, is that correct? My client is dealing with their standard website creator, I don't believe he'll give us the hosting login. Is my best bet to host the mobile on my server and ask the webmaster to put the redirect script on the standard site? If so, I know he'll charge my client and that will probably kill the deal..... Thanks all

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joe49 Warrior Member Join Date: 2012 Posts: 1 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Can i create a subdomain through ftp? Share on: You probably only have access to /public_html and not where the DNS configuration is stored via ftp. Options. Use a subfolder the site ex. example.com/mobile Add a "A" record for m.example.com and point it to your server. You can then host m.example.com on your own system. Sell them a .mobi domain and host it yourself.

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WillR Digital Marketer War Room Member Join Date: 2010 Location: Australia Posts: 12,475 Thanks: 1,984 Thanked 8,187 Times in 4,079 Posts	Re: Can i create a subdomain through ftp? Share on: Yes, you can't really create a subdomain through FTP. Worst case scenario would be to put the mobile site in a subfolder such as website.com/mobile or on it's own separate domain.
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