What Is cPanel?

cPanel is the most widely used web management panel for shared hosting accounts. It provides a graphical interface to manage websites, email, databases, DNS, and files without command-line access.

Step by step: what can you do in cPanel?

1. File management: Upload, edit, and organize site files via File Manager or FTP.
2. Email accounts: Create @yourdomain.com addresses and configure webmail.
3. Databases: Create MySQL/MariaDB databases and manage users for CMS applications.
4. Domain management: Add addon domains, subdomains, and redirects.
5. SSL: Install and manage Let’s Encrypt or purchased SSL certificates.
6. Backups: Download backups or restore files and databases (depending on plan).

cPanel vs WHM

Panel	User	Function
WHM	Reseller / server admin	Create packages, manage accounts
cPanel	End customer	Manage site, email, and files

Reseller hosting customers use WHM to create packages; their clients use cPanel for day-to-day site management.

Important notes

• cPanel is included on our web hosting packages.
• For WordPress sites, use Softaculous one-click install and LiteSpeed Cache where available.
• DNS changes made in cPanel propagate based on TTL settings.

Common mistakes

• Editing DNS records without understanding A vs CNAME differences
• Creating email accounts without configuring SPF/DKIM records
• Skipping regular backups before major updates

Related services

• Web Hosting
• Reseller Hosting
• WordPress Hosting

Support

For cPanel setup questions, open a support ticket from your client portal or visit our Contact page.