cPanel is a web-based control panel used to manage the services and files associated with a hosting account. The exact tools visible in cPanel depend on the server profile, account feature list, and software enabled for the account.
Common areas in cPanel
- Files — manage website files, FTP accounts, disk usage, Web Disk, and Git repositories when available.
- Databases — create and manage MySQL or MariaDB databases and users and open phpMyAdmin.
- Domains — manage hosted domains and DNS-related tools.
- Email — create mailboxes and manage mail features.
- Software — select PHP versions and edit PHP configuration.
- Metrics — review errors, traffic, bandwidth, and resource information.
- Advanced — manage cron jobs, error pages, MIME types, indexes, and Terminal when enabled.
Use cPanel for hosting-account administration. Application dashboards such as WordPress have their own separate logins and settings.
