Guide to the cPanel Control Panel
Managing a website and its underlying server can feel overwhelming, especially if you prefer to avoid the command line. That is where cPanel comes in. As the industry-standard control panel for Linux hosting, cPanel provides a powerful, intuitive graphical interface that puts you in complete control of your hosting environment.
Whether you are logging in for the very first time to create an email address, or you are an experienced administrator configuring advanced PHP handlers and cron jobs, this collection of articles provides the step-by-step guidance you need to maximize your cPanel experience.
Explore the guides below to learn how to:
- Optimize & Troubleshoot: Dive into advanced tools to enable HTTP/2, manage disk quotas, resolve FTP connection errors, and decipher automated cPanel server alerts.
- Navigate the Basics: Learn the different ways to log in, explore the dashboard, and get familiar with your new Linux server environment.
- Manage Your Websites & Files: Confidently add domains, use the File Manager, configure FTP access, and take manual backups to protect your hard work.
- Configure Email & Databases: Create professional email accounts, set up spam filters, and easily manage your MySQL databases using phpMyAdmin.
cPanel Management Articles
The articles in this collection explain how to use the common features within cPanel to manage your hosting account.
Creating a Cron Job in cPanel
Read more: Creating a Cron Job in cPanelAutomate your server tasks easily. Learn how to create, schedule, and manage Cron Jobs in cPanel without the risk of command-line syntax errors.
Exploring Your New Linux cPanel Server
Read more: Exploring Your New Linux cPanel ServerPut your new WHM/cPanel server to work! Learn its many features and tools to get the most value from your Linux hosting experience.
File Management in cPanel
Read more: File Management in cPanelYour guide to file management in cPanel. Use the File Manager for quick edits or FTP for bulk uploads. Monitor disk space and back up your site.
Getting Started with cPanel
Read more: Getting Started with cPanelWhen you access cPanel, four key sections stand out for managing your website: files, subdomains, email, and service installations. This article details these common cPanel functions.
How to Mass Create cPanel Accounts Using Bash
Read more: How to Mass Create cPanel Accounts Using BashCreating cPanel accounts can be time consuming. Speed up the process by using a bash script to mass create your cPanel accounts today!
How to Use Disk Quotas in Dedicated Linux Servers With cPanel
Read more: How to Use Disk Quotas in Dedicated Linux Servers With cPanelDisk space management in dedicated Linux servers with cPanel is often underestimated. Learn to manage disk space in your cPanel server.
Log Into cPanel
Read more: Log Into cPanelYou have three options for logging into cPanel. You can log in using your Liquid Web account, from WHM, or directly from your Internet browser. This article explains the steps for each method.
Manage Databases in cPanel
Read more: Manage Databases in cPanelYour hub for database management in cPanel. Create MySQL databases and users, manage data with phpMyAdmin, and configure remote access.