What Is InterWorx?

InterWorx is a control panel for your server and sites.

InterWorx provides tools to configure your web server, email, domains, and websites. You can use it to install WordPress, manage your files, and improve your security.

InterWorx gives you everything you need to launch and manage your website.”

A lot goes into getting your website and server up and running. While it is possible to configure all of the relevant pieces directly from the command line, using a control panel like InterWorx makes the job much easier.

InterWorx is broken into two main sections, NodeWorx and SiteWorx.

1. NodeWorx is where you will focus on configuring and monitoring your server as a whole.
2. SiteWorx provides access to the tools for managing your websites, email, and databases.

Let’s explore who can use InterWorx, how it works, and what it can do.

Check out our complete guide on How to Migrate from cPanel to InterWorx.

Who Can Use InterWorx?

Web Designers and Developers

InterWorx is a smart choice for anyone needing to get their site up and running on VPS Hosting or Dedicated Server Hosting. It helps you spend less time administering the server and more time focused on delivering code and content.

From configuring Apache to installing WordPress and everything in between, InterWorx has the tools to make your job easier.

Agencies and Resellers

Managing multiple sites across different customers is a big job. InterWorx can help you keep everything straight. Install different sites into their own accounts, give users access to just what they need, so you can focus on running your business.

With the ability to plugin to WHMCS, InterWorx is a perfect fit for a growing reseller or agency.”

InterWorx Controls Your Server (with NodeWorx)

You can log into NodeWorx at yourdomain.com:2443/nodeworx. When you first log in with your email address and password (check your email after installation for instructions on logging in) you will be signed into NodeWorx.

The login homepage will give you an overview of running services as well as some usage charts for CPU, memory, and traffic.

Below is a brief overview of each section within the NodeWorx navigation.

NodeWorx

If you have other users who need to manage your server with you, this is where you will manage their access. In this section, you can configure access to the NodeWorx control panel.

Create additional users and manage those users’ experience with themes, API access, and alert subscriptions.

SiteWorx

This heading does not put you in the SiteWorx interface but rather allows you to configure users to log into SiteWorx. SiteWorx users will be able to configure everything they need to run their website.

When creating accounts in SiteWorx you can allocate access to different resources through creating Packages.

Packages allow configuration for a variety of options including storage, bandwidth, email, domains, and databases. Each of these can be configured to specific limits or ‘unlimited’.”

If you are migrating to InterWorx you can also import users and configurations from other popular control panels. Accounts can be imported one by one, or through mass import.

Resellers

InterWorx gives you everything you need to start reselling your server. Packages can be configured and assigned to reseller accounts. Resellers can then log in and create SiteWorx accounts under their reseller account.

System Services

This is the heart of configuring your server. All of the primary services can be configured and monitored from here. These services include Apache, FTP, SSH, Dovecot, qmail, SpamAssassin, ClamAV, MySQL, DNS, and NFS.

ConfigServer Plugins

This section is where your overarching firewall and security settings can be configured. CSF, LFD, and firewall options can be managed here.

Server

Here you can manage a few more details about your server as a whole. Software repositories can be configured and packages kept up to date. You can review log files and crontabs and configure IPs.

Once the basic setup for your server has been completed for InterWorx (which is mostly done by default on installation) you are ready to get your site going with SiteWorx.

To log into SiteWorx, go to yourdomain.com:2443/siteworx. You will need the email address, password, and domain name of your SiteWorx account to log in. Once in, you will be able to see an overview of usage on your domain.

Hosting Features

This is where all of the magic happens. Email addresses, aliases, forwarders, and webmail can all be set up.

Secondary domains, parked domains, and domain redirects can be configured. MySQL databases and their accompanying users, FTP accounts, and cron jobs can all be configured through the interface.

Last, but definitely not least, Softaculous is available for the automated installation of a large selection of tools from blogs to wikis.

Administration

Additional accounts can be created and configured to your SiteWorx domain. You can also view recent visitors and web access logs here.

Backups

After all of the work you have done to build your site, you don’t want to lose anything. You can manually create backups, or configure them to run on a schedule. If anything happens, you can restore those backups from here as well.

Statistics

Everybody loves to have their content seen. Understanding your visitors can provide great insights into how your website is being used. AWStats and Webalizer are ready to help turn your server access logs into understanding.

File Manager

Move your files around and get them all into the right place.

Preferences

Here you can enable server logs, and subscribe to notifications on issues from your site such as SSL expiration or usage overages.

Conclusion

With such a deep feature set and intuitive interface, InterWorx is clearly a strong option for a control panel. Whether you are a lone developer or a member of a large team, InterWorx has tools to help you do your job.

With recent pricing increases plaguing the control panel market right now, InterWorx is the most affordable option with the biggest feature set. With built-in migrations from other control panels, migration is easy. See how to get started at our Help Center.

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With simple per-server pricing starting at $10/month, spinning up an InterWorx server couldn’t be easier or more affordable. Make the switch today!