A student subdomain is a short web address for legitimate academic and personal work. It can point to a static project site using CNAME, a public server using an A record, or a documented destination using HTTPS redirect.
Make work easy to review
When a lecturer or teammate opens a project link, they should quickly see what the project is, who made it, and how to use it. A dedicated address avoids a chain of attachments and makes the current version easier to find. It is useful for a final project, a coding assignment, a design case study, a data visualization, or a small public research page. The goal is not to make a student project look larger than it is. The goal is to make the real work reachable and understandable.
Start with a title and a short abstract. Add the course or project context when it is appropriate to publish. Then include the key result: a demo, screenshots, a repository, a report, or a short explanation of your contribution. Do not upload credentials, personal data, unpublished exam material, or files that you do not have permission to share. A public address is useful precisely because it is public.
A simple publishing path
CNAME is often enough
You do not need to operate a server for most student sites. Static hosts can publish HTML, CSS, JavaScript, documentation, and many frontend projects. When the host provides a destination hostname, use the CNAME route. Use an A record only if you operate a public server and understand its network and security requirements. Keep the deployment small and dependable; an accessible project page is better than an overbuilt demo that does not open during review.
Build a record of your learning
A project page can become a useful record after a class ends. Update the description when you improve the work, add what you learned, and keep links to source material that you are allowed to share. Over time, a small collection of honest projects can show more about your skills than a list of course names. Use the address consistently in your profile and portfolio so people can find the work without searching through old messages.
Create a project page that is easy to assess
Use one consistent address for a thesis, course project, or student portfolio. Write the project title, purpose, your contribution, technologies used, and a demo or repository link when it may be published. A simple structure helps lecturers, group members, and recruiters understand the work without searching through files across several services.
Choose redirect, CNAME, or A record
URL Redirect works for connecting a short address to Google Drive, Notion, Kaggle, or an existing project page. CNAME works for a static website from GitHub Pages, Vercel, Netlify, or Cloudflare Pages. Use an A record only for a server you manage yourself. Choose one clear destination, then recheck spelling and public access before submitting the link to a lecturer or team.
Separate public and private data
Do not upload grades, identities of group members, respondent data, or files with restricted access to a public page. Create a concise version that explains the method and results without exposing sensitive material. If the assignment uses a dataset or API, cite the correct source and license. This habit demonstrates academic ethics and makes the project page safer to share.
Build a portfolio gradually
You do not need to wait until graduation to build a portfolio. Add projects you actually worked on, update their summaries as your skills improve, and keep links that remain relevant. Use the address in a CV, organization bio, and GitHub profile so your track record is easy to find. When you need a second project, review the quota system and use the AICLUB Badge through the builder when it fits the service rules.
Student project publishing checklist
Before sending a project address to a lecturer or classmates, check which member names may be displayed, permissions for images and datasets, source links, and access to target files. Use language that readers outside the class can understand and explain which parts were your contribution. For a group project, agree on one link owner so destination changes are not made without notice. After grading ends, you can update the page into a portfolio case study without removing its academic context.
FAQ
Can I use this for a group project?
Yes, if the group agrees on the publishing and ownership arrangement, and the public content is appropriate to share.
Can a static site use the subdomain?
Yes. Static hosting commonly uses a CNAME target supplied by the platform.
What should I avoid publishing?
Avoid private data, passwords, API keys, restricted course material, and content that violates the service rules.
Can a subdomain be used for a Google Drive assignment link?
Yes, through URL Redirect, provided the target file is set to be accessible to its intended recipients.