← Blog · 29 Sep 2026
What Is cPanel? A Beginner Guide for Website Owners
cPanel is a web-based control panel where you manage your hosting without typing commands.
Main sections
- Files: File Manager, FTP, Backups
- Domains: addon domains, subdomains, redirects
- Email: accounts, forwarders, spam filters
- Databases: MySQL, phpMyAdmin
- Software: PHP version, Softaculous or WordPress Manager
- Security: SSL, IP blocker, 2FA
First things to do
- Check that SSL is active.
- Create your email accounts.
- Set your PHP version.
- Take a backup.
Common task guides follow in this blog series.