cPanel is one of the most popular web hosting control panels. It provides a graphical interface and automation tools designed to simplify the process of hosting a website. cPanel is packed with features that can help you manage your website more effectively. In this article, we’ll introduce seven useful cPanel features and show you how to use them.
1) Backup/Restoration
The Backup/Restoration feature allows you to create backups of your website’s files and databases. This is useful if you ever need to restore your website from a previous backup. To use this feature, simply click on the “Backup” icon in the Files section of cPanel.
2) Security Center
The Security Center is a collection of tools that can help you secure your website. These tools include a password generator, an SSL certificate manager, and a firewall configuration tool. To access the Security Center, click on the “Security” icon in the Preferences section of cPanel.
3) DNS Management
The Domain Name System (DNS) is what converts human-readable domain names into IP addresses that computers can understand. cPanel’s DNS Management feature allows you to add, edit, and delete DNS records for your website. This is useful if you need to change your website’s DNS settings or add custom DNS records. To access the DNS Management interface, click on the “Domains” icon in the Preferences section of cPanel.
4) File Manager
The File Manager is a tool that allows you to manage the files on your website. This includes creating new files, editing existing files, and deleting unwanted files. To access the File Manager, click on the “Files” icon in the Files section of cPanel.
5) FTP Accounts
The FTP Accounts feature allows you to create FTP accounts for people who need to upload files to your website. This is useful if you want to give someone limited access to your website’s file system. To create an FTP account, click on the “FTP Accounts” icon in the Files section of cPanel.
6) Email Accounts
The Email Accounts feature allows you to create email addresses for your website. This is useful if you want to set up a contact form or an email newsletter. To create an email account, click on the “Email Accounts” icon in the Preferences section of cPanel.
7) Databases
The Databases feature allows you to create and manage databases for your website. This is useful if you need to store data for your website, such as a customer database or a list of products. To access the Database interface, click on the “Databases” icon in the Preferences section of cPanel.
These are just seven of the many useful features that cPanel has to offer. If you’re not already using cPanel, we highly recommend that you check it out. It’s packed with features that can make managing your website much easier. See more instructions on how to access cPanel for your CanSpace site here.
