1. cPanel Access
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Access your cPanel by going to your services page.
- Click on the service you have.
- On the left side expand "Actions"
- You should be able to log right into your cPanel.
2. Navigating cPanel Dashboard
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Once logged in, you'll see the cPanel dashboard filled with various icons and sections.
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The dashboard is organized into different sections like Files, Databases, Domains, Email, and more.
3. Managing Files
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File Manager: Allows you to upload, download, edit, and manage your website files.
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FTP Accounts: Set up FTP accounts for file transfers.
4. Creating Email Accounts
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Go to the Email section and click on Email Accounts.
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Click the Create button, enter the email address, and choose a password.
5. Managing Domains
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Domains: Manage your domains, create subdomains, and add-on domains.
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Redirects: Set up URL redirects.
6. Setting Up Databases
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Go to the Databases section.
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Click on MySQL Databases to create a new database.
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phpMyAdmin: Manage your databases, run queries, and more.
7. Installing Applications
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Use the Softaculous Apps Installer (or another app installer) to install applications like WordPress, Joomla, etc.
8. Security Features
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SSL/TLS: Manage SSL certificates for your domains.
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IP Blocker: Block access to your site from specific IP addresses.
9. Backups
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Backup: Create backups of your website files and databases.
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Backup Wizard: Step-by-step backup and restore process.
10. Metrics and Statistics
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AWStats: Detailed website statistics and analytics.
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Error Log: Monitor and troubleshoot errors.