What Is cPanel?
cPanel is the industry-standard web hosting control panel. It gives you a graphical interface to manage your hosting account — from files and databases to email and security.
Accessing cPanel
There are two ways to access your cPanel:
- Direct URL:
https://yourdomain.com/cpanel - Server hostname: Use the link provided in your welcome email
Key Sections
Files
- File Manager — Upload, edit, and manage website files directly in your browser
- Backup — Download full or partial backups of your account
- FTP Accounts — Create FTP credentials for file transfer tools like FileZilla
Databases
- MySQL Databases — Create and manage databases for your applications
- phpMyAdmin — Visual database management tool
- MySQL Wizard — Step-by-step database creation
Domains
- Addon Domains — Host multiple websites on one account
- Subdomains — Create subdomains like
blog.yourdomain.com - Redirects — Set up URL redirects
- Email Accounts — Create and manage email addresses
- Webmail — Access email through your browser
- Forwarders — Forward emails to other addresses
Security
- SSL/TLS — Manage SSL certificates
- SSH Access — Configure secure shell access
- IP Blocker — Block specific IP addresses
Common Tasks
Uploading Files
- Open File Manager
- Navigate to
public_html - Click Upload in the toolbar
- Select your files and upload
Tip: For large uploads, use FTP instead of File Manager for better reliability.
Creating a Database
- Open MySQL Database Wizard
- Enter a database name → click Next
- Create a database user with a strong password → click Next
- Assign all privileges → click Next
- Note down the database name, username, and password
Checking Disk Usage
Click Disk Usage in the Files section to see a breakdown of space used by files, databases, emails, and backups.
Need Help?
If you can't find a feature in cPanel, use the search bar at the top of the cPanel dashboard. For further assistance, contact our support team.