{"id":3212,"date":"2020-09-18T07:33:45","date_gmt":"2020-09-18T07:33:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.shineservers.com\/?p=3212"},"modified":"2020-09-18T07:33:45","modified_gmt":"2020-09-18T07:33:45","slug":"complete-guide-to-cpanel-for-beginners","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.shineservers.com\/2020\/09\/18\/complete-guide-to-cpanel-for-beginners\/","title":{"rendered":"Complete Guide to cPanel for Beginners"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>cPanel is one of the most popular Linux-based control panels for web hosting accounts. It lets you&nbsp;conveniently manage all services in a single place. Currently, cPanel is the industry standard and most web developers are well acquainted with it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Intuitive and easy to use, cPanel empowers you to manage a web hosting account with maximum efficiency. Whether that\u2019s creating new FTP users and email addresses or monitoring resources, creating subdomains, and installing software.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is cPanel Hosting?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>cPanel hosting is essentially Linux web hosting which includes the installation of cPanel.&nbsp;cPanel has its pros and cons, but it works pretty well in the majority of cases and makes for a sensible choice when you\u2019re looking for a control panel solution. Here\u2019s what to expect:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Pros<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Easy to learn<\/li><li>Easy to use<\/li><li>Saves time and money<\/li><li>Tried and tested<\/li><li>Includes software auto-installers<\/li><li>Plenty of tutorials\/support available online<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Cons<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Number of features can be overwhelming<\/li><li>Relatively easy to accidentally change important settings<\/li><li>Some hosts run outdated software<\/li><li>Can cost more and is rarely offered with free hosting<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">cPanel Tutorial: How to Use cPanel<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Different cPanel installations include different features, but the good news is that it\u2019s pretty easy to browse around and to get to know each of the different sections. When you first log in, you\u2019ll usually see some metrics that log your resource usage (such as your CPU usage, your available storage space, and your memory usage). These can provide you with a useful way of keeping an eye on your website\u2019s overall performance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you\u2019ve familiarised yourself with your website\u2019s performance, it\u2019s time to take a look at the different modules. We\u2019ve provided an overview of the most typical cPanel modules below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">File Modules:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostinger.com\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2018\/06\/file-modules.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.shineservers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/file-modules-2048x431-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3213\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>These modules allow you to directly upload and manage files from within cPanel without needing to use an FTP client. You can also specify privacy levels, make backups, and more. Common modules include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Backup<\/li><li>Backup Wizard<\/li><li>Directory Privacy<\/li><li>Disk Usage<\/li><li>File Manager<\/li><li>FTP Accounts<\/li><li>FTP Connections<\/li><li>Images<\/li><li>Web Disk<\/li><li>Git Version Control<\/li><li>Inode counter<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Preferences:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostinger.com\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2018\/06\/perferences-cpanel.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.shineservers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/perferences-cpanel-1024x113.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3214\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>This is where you customize the layout of your cPanel installation to make it better fit your needs. Common modules include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Change Language<\/li><li>Change Style<\/li><li>Contact Information<\/li><li>User Manager<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Databases:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostinger.com\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2018\/06\/databases-cpanel.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.shineservers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/databases-cpanel-1024x111.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3215\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>If your website uses a content management system (CMS) then it will use a database to store posts, settings, and other information. This section, then, is all about managing those databases. Common modules include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>MySQL Database Wizard<\/li><li>MySQL Databases<\/li><li>phpMyAdmin<\/li><li>Remote MySQL<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Web Applications:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostinger.com\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2018\/06\/web-applications-cpanel.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.shineservers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/web-applications-cpanel-2048x570-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3216\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>This is typically where your cPanel installation will allow you to install different types of software. It includes everything from blogs and portals to CMSs and forums.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Domains:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostinger.com\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2018\/06\/domains-cpanel.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.shineservers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/domains-cpanel-2048x328-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3217\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s not uncommon for webmasters to use one hosting account for multiple sites or to set up subdomains and redirects. This is the section in which you can manage that. Common modules include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Addon Domains<\/li><li>Aliases<\/li><li>DNS Manager<\/li><li>Preview Website<\/li><li>Redirects<\/li><li>Subdomains<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Metrics:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostinger.com\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2018\/06\/metrics-cpanel.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.shineservers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/metrics-cpanel-2048x325-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3218\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re running a website then you\u2019re going to want to keep an eye on its performance. That\u2019s where the metrics modules come in. They\u2019re all about giving you access to powerful insights that can help you to better make decisions about the way your website works. Common modules include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Awstats<\/li><li>Bandwidth<\/li><li>CPU and Concurrent Connection Usage<\/li><li>Errors<\/li><li>Raw Access<\/li><li>Visitors<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Security:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostinger.com\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2018\/06\/security-cpanel.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.shineservers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/security-cpanel-2048x440-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3219\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Security is a big concern for most webmasters, especially if they\u2019re storing sensitive information such as usernames, passwords, or financial information. This module will help you to keep an eye on key security settings for your hosting account. Common modules include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Hotlink Protection<\/li><li>IP Blocker<\/li><li>Leech Protection<\/li><li>SSH Access<\/li><li>SSL\/TLS<\/li><li>Leech Protection<\/li><li>Two-Factor Authentication<\/li><li>Lets Encrypt<\/li><li>ModSecurity<\/li><li>Manage API Tokens<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Software:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostinger.com\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2018\/06\/software-cpanel.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.shineservers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/software-cpanel-2048x435-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3220\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>These modules are largely about PHP and Perl and aren\u2019t necessarily needed unless you\u2019re a more advanced user. Common modules include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Softaculpis Apps Installer<\/li><li>Optimize Website<\/li><li>Free Shopping Cart<\/li><li>Setup Ruby App<\/li><li>RVsitebuilder<\/li><li>WordPress Themes<\/li><li>PHP PEAR Packages<\/li><li>Cloudflare<\/li><li>PHP Version Selector<\/li><li>Application Manager<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Advanced:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostinger.com\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2018\/06\/advanced-cpanel.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.shineservers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/advanced-cpanel-2048x326-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3221\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>As the title suggests, these settings are also more useful for advanced users. Common modules include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Apache Handlers<\/li><li>Cron Jobs<\/li><li>Error Pages<\/li><li>Indexes<\/li><li>MIME Types<\/li><li>Track DNS<\/li><li>LiteSpeed Web Cache Manager<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Email:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostinger.com\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2018\/06\/email-cpanel.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.shineservers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/email-cpanel-2048x544-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3222\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Not all web hosting packages include email, but if your package includes both email and cPanel then this is where you\u2019ll administer all of those email accounts. Common modules include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Address Importer<\/li><li>Encryption<\/li><li>Autoresponders<\/li><li>Default Address<\/li><li>Email Wizard<\/li><li>Encryption<\/li><li>Forwarders<\/li><li>Global Filters<\/li><li>Email Disk Usage<\/li><li>Track Delivery<\/li><li>User Filters<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">So, What is cPanel?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>cPanel is one of the most popular Linux-based web hosting control panels, displaying key metrics about your server\u2019s performance and allowing you to access a range of modules including Files, Preferences, Databases, Web Applications, Domains, Metrics, Security, Software, Advanced and Email modules.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>cPanel hosting is essentially Linux hosting which includes cPanel installation, making it a popular choice amongst webmasters. But there are plenty of alternatives out there, so if cPanel isn\u2019t for you then you\u2019ll be sure to find a control panel to suit you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Now that you know what is cPanel, it\u2019s time to share some experiences. Have you tried any other web hosting control panels? Which one was your favorite? Let us know in the comment below.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>cPanel is one of the most popular Linux-based control panels for web hosting accounts. It lets you&nbsp;conveniently manage all services in a single place. Currently, cPanel is the industry standard and most web developers are well acquainted with it. 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