Replace a subdomain with a domain

This guide explains how to change the address of a site currently subdomain (https://dev.domain.abc for example) by the main domain (https://domain.abc).

The 4 operations in brief

1. we start with a site created and accessible by the URL https://dev.domain.abc
2. we add an alias to it domain.abc
3. we invert the 2 types (the main domain becomes alias and the alias becomes main)
4. we remove the old name dev.domain.abc

Operations in detail

To switch from a site with a "dev.domain.abc" subdomain type address to a direct "domain.abc" address:

1. open the Manager (manager.infomaniak.com)
2. go to Web Hosting
3. if necessary click on the hosting/domain name concerned
4. in the Sites block, click on the site concerned
   
   
5. in the Domains block, click on Add
   
6. add the new desired name on the first line, check the corresponding boxes, specify the main domain to define, and validate
   
7. Unlink the subdomain via the action menu to its right in the Domains

Note that the location of the site remains in the original folder on the server — the name of this location can be of the form /sites/dev.domain.abc for example but this has no effect on the site in production.

Also read the information in the last chapter of this guide.