Getting Started with cPanel

What is cPanel?

cPanel is the industry-leading web hosting control panel that provides a graphical interface for managing your hosting account. It simplifies complex server management tasks into easy-to-use tools accessible through your web browser.

How to Access cPanel

There are several ways to log into cPanel:

1. Direct URL: Navigate to https://yourdomain.com:2083 or https://your-server-ip:2083
2. From your hosting dashboard: Log into your 10Corp account and click the cPanel button next to your hosting plan
3. Shortened URL: Some servers support https://yourdomain.com/cpanel

Use the username and password provided in your hosting welcome email to log in.

cPanel Dashboard Overview

Once logged in, you will see the cPanel dashboard organized into sections:

Files

• File Manager — Browse, upload, edit, and manage files on your server
• Backup / Backup Wizard — Create and restore backups of your hosting data
• Disk Usage — View how your storage space is being utilized
• FTP Accounts — Create and manage FTP accounts for file uploads

Databases

• MySQL Databases — Create and manage databases
• phpMyAdmin — Access a web-based database management tool
• MySQL Database Wizard — Step-by-step database creation

Email

• Email Accounts — Create and manage email addresses for your domain
• Forwarders — Set up email forwarding rules
• Autoresponders — Configure automatic email replies
• Spam Filters — Manage spam filtering settings (SpamAssassin)

Domains

• Addon Domains — Host additional domains on your account
• Subdomains — Create subdomains (e.g., blog.yourdomain.com)
• Redirects — Set up URL redirections
• DNS Zone Editor — Manage DNS records

Security

• SSL/TLS — Manage SSL certificates
• SSH Access — Configure SSH keys for secure shell access
• IP Blocker — Block specific IP addresses
• Hotlink Protection — Prevent others from linking to your files

Software

• Softaculous Apps Installer — One-click installation of WordPress, Joomla, Drupal, and 400+ other applications
• MultiPHP Manager — Switch PHP versions per domain
• Select PHP Version — Choose PHP version and manage extensions

Metrics

• Visitors / Bandwidth — View traffic statistics
• Errors — Check server error logs
• Raw Access — Download raw access logs

First Steps After Login

1. Set up email accounts — Create professional email addresses using your domain
2. Install a CMS — Use Softaculous to install WordPress or another content management system
3. Upload files — Use File Manager or FTP to upload your website
4. Configure SSL — Install an SSL certificate for HTTPS security
5. Set up backups — Configure regular backups to protect your data

Need Help?

If you need help navigating cPanel, contact 10Corp support. Our team is ready to assist you with any hosting-related questions.