Is it possible to redirect a subdomain within the same Webflow project without purchasing separate hosting plans?
- Webflow supports hosting only one custom domain or subdomain per project, so additional subdomains can't be hosted or redirected natively.
- To redirect a subdomain, use your DNS provider’s URL redirect feature to forward it to another domain or path.
- For subdomains with unique content, create a separate Webflow project with its own site plan or use an external platform and point the subdomain via DNS.
Yes, you can redirect a subdomain within the same Webflow project, but with limitations. Webflow hosting is domain-based, not subdomain-based, so only one subdomain (or the root domain) can be fully hosted per project.
1. Webflow Hosting Limitations
- One Hosted Domain per Site: Webflow allows you to attach only one custom domain directly for hosting per project. This can be either your root domain (e.g., example.com) or a subdomain (e.g., blog.example.com).
- Other Subdomains Cannot Be Hosted: Additional subdomains (like blog.example.com, shop.example.com) cannot be hosted separately within the same project unless you use a third-party service or another Webflow project.
2. Redirecting a Subdomain with DNS Settings
If your subdomain doesn’t need its own content and just needs to redirect elsewhere, you can set up DNS-based redirection:
- Use DNS provider's URL redirect feature:
- Point the subdomain (e.g., blog.example.com) to a forwarding or redirect record that points to another subdomain, page, or directory (e.g., example.com/blog).
- This must be handled by your domain registrar or DNS provider, not inside Webflow.
- Note that Webflow does not support creating HTTP redirects for unhosted domains or subdomains within a project.
3. Alternate Options
If you require distinct content on a subdomain (like blog.example.com), you have two alternatives:
- Create a separate Webflow project, host that subdomain separately, and publish it using that project. This requires a separate site plan.
- Use another platform (e.g., WordPress or Ghost) and configure your DNS to point the subdomain to that platform while your main site stays in Webflow.
Summary
You can redirect a subdomain within the same Webflow project using your DNS provider’s redirect settings, but Webflow doesn’t provide built-in support for hosting or redirecting multiple subdomains under one site. For custom subdomain content, you’ll need a separate Webflow site plan or external hosting.