What is cPanel used for?
cPanel is a web-based control panel that helps you manage your web hosting account. You can use it to manage files, databases, email accounts, domains, install applications like WordPress and much more, all through a simple and intuitive interface.
Overview of cPanel
cPanel provides a graphical interface and automation tools designed to simplify website hosting administration. Rather than executing manual command-line tasks on a web server, you can perform administrative tasks directly through your web browser.
On BALX shared web hosting packages, cPanel serves as your primary management workspace for web content, domains, security certificates, and email routing.
Core Capabilities
Key capabilities available within your cPanel environment include:
- File Management: Upload, edit, compress, and extract files using File Manager or configure secure FTP credentials.
- Domain & Subdomain Management: Add domains, map aliases, and configure DNS zone records.
- Databases: Create MySQL databases, assign privileged database users, and launch phpMyAdmin.
- Email Services: Create domain-branded email addresses, set forwarders, and configure spam filters.
- Security & Certificates: Issue Let's Encrypt SSL/TLS certificates, force HTTPS redirection, and manage SSH keys.
- One-Click Installers: Quickly deploy CMS platforms such as WordPress, Joomla, or Drupal.
Accessing cPanel
You can access cPanel directly from your BALX client area or by visiting your domain's cPanel port (usually https://yourdomain.com:2083) using the login credentials delivered upon provisioning.