Deleting a subdomain in cPanel is a straightforward task that can help clean up or reorganize your hosting environment. You might remove a subdomain if it’s no longer in use, part of an outdated site section, or if you're consolidating resources. This guide walks you through the steps to delete a subdomain and manage any related files.
Steps to Delete a Subdomain in cPanel
1. Log in to cPanel
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Open your browser and go to your cPanel login page, such as yourdomain.com/cpanel.
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Enter your username and password.
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After logging in, you’ll be taken to the cPanel dashboard.
2. Open the Subdomains Tool
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In the cPanel dashboard, scroll to the Domains section.
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Click Subdomains.
3. Find the Subdomain You Want to Delete
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You’ll see a list of all existing subdomains for your account.
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Locate the one you want to delete by checking the name and associated root directory.
4. Delete the Subdomain
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Next to the subdomain you want to remove, click Remove.
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Confirm the deletion when prompted.
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This action removes the subdomain from your domain configuration, but does not delete the files associated with it.
5. Remove Subdomain Files (Optional)
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To clean up storage space, go to File Manager in cPanel.
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Navigate to the folder corresponding to the subdomain (typically under public_html/subdomainname).
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Delete the folder if it is no longer needed.
6. Confirm the Deletion
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Return to the Subdomains section to ensure the subdomain is no longer listed.
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You can also check by trying to access the subdomain in your browser to verify that it no longer resolves.
