How do I forward/redirect a website from a folder in a subdomain to another server?

Question

I have a client with a site at subdomain.example.com/folder

I've cloned it locally in MAMP. Once I've made some changes, I need to host it at an alternative physical server. (I intend to use a dedicated server I have access to with a technical domain name currently). However, the client would like to keep the existing URL as it has been used extensively in marketing.

I've done HTTP redirects and forwards and 301 redirects in the past, but I'm not sure how or even if I can do what the client wants. How can I achieve this, possibly using .htaccess and DNS entries?

Caveats: I can't have the site at a 3rd party domain and the client isn't able/allowed to register any additional domains.

Answer 1

You can use something called as .htaccess stealth redirection in order to redirect your website using the .htacess.

The code for the same is:

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RewriteCond %{HTTP_HOST} ^(www.example.com)?$ RewriteRule ^(.*)$ http://example.com/subfoldername/$1 [P,L]

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In case, you wish to host the sub-domain on a different server then, you will have to add an A record pointing the sub-domain to the IP address of the new server.

I am a bit confused regarding the question and will really appreciate if you can point out the exact requirements.

I have answered the question as per my understanding. Feel free to correct me in any case.

Answer 2

Just update the DNS records for the whole site?

If it's for a folder only, you can add a redirect script based upon the URL?

You have a few comments which I think you need to answer before any one can help.