Overview: How to Redirect a Subdomain to an External URL in Plesk
This guide explains How to Redirect a Subdomain to an External URL in Plesk step‑by‑step and why it matters for security, uptime, and performance. It’s written for small and medium businesses that rely on Blackhawk MSP for proactive, managed IT support in the Bay Area and beyond.
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Learn how to set up a subdomain redirect in Plesk. This method works for pointing subdomains to external sites.
1. Log in to your Plesk account.
2. Click on Websites & Domains from the Sidebar Menu.
3. Under the list of Domain names, click on the 
Hosting Settings icon appearing in the same row of the subdomain.
4. Enter the following details:
- Hosting Type: Choose the Forwarding option from the drop-down menu.
- Forward visitors to: Enter the link to which you want to redirect the subdomain.
- Forwarding Type: Choose it according to your need.
5. Click Save. Read the warning and confirm it with Yes.
The subdomain has been successfully redirected to the external URL in Plesk. Visitors will now be taken to the new location automatically.
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