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Understanding Your Control Panel (cPanel)

Understanding Your Control Panel (cPanel)

cPanel is your all-in-one web hosting control panel that makes managing your website easy.

Main Sections

Files

  • File Manager - Browse and edit files directly
  • Backup - Create and restore backups
  • FTP Accounts - Manage FTP access

Databases

  • MySQL Databases - Create and manage databases
  • phpMyAdmin - Database administration tool

Email

  • Email Accounts - Create email addresses
  • Forwarders - Set up email forwarding
  • Spam Filters - Manage spam protection

Domains

  • Addon Domains - Add additional domains
  • Subdomains - Create subdomains
  • DNS Zone Editor - Manage DNS records

Security

  • SSL/TLS - Manage SSL certificates
  • IP Blocker - Block specific IPs
  • Hotlink Protection - Prevent bandwidth theft

Quick Actions

Most common tasks can be found on the cPanel dashboard. Look for the search bar at the top to quickly find any feature.