--- title: "The Ultimate Guide to the InterWorx Control Panel (2025)" source: "https://docs.nexcess.com/hosting/control-panel/interworx/" description: "Master the InterWorx control panel with our complete guide. Find tutorials for NodeWorx & SiteWorx, from server setup to troubleshooting." vertical: "Hosting" date: "2025-07-01" last_modified: "2026-07-02" --- # The Ultimate Guide to the InterWorx Control Panel (2025) **InterWorx** is a Linux-based web hosting control panel that simplifies server and website management for both server administrators and end-users. A key differentiator for Interworx is its strong focus on **clustering and scalability**. Well-suited for hosting providers and environments that require distributing traffic across multiple servers for improved performance and reliability. Known for its user-friendly interface, **InterWorx** also supports migrations from other control panels like [WHM / cPanel](https://docs.nexcess.com/hosting/control-panel/whm/) and [Plesk](https://docs.nexcess.com/hosting/control-panel/plesk/). ## InterWorx 101 **InterWorx** works in a two-tiered structure, ****[Nodeworx](https://docs.nexcess.com/hosting/control-panel/interworx/nodeworx/)**** and ****[SiteWorx](https://docs.nexcess.com/hosting/control-panel/interworx/siteworx/)****. ### [NodeWorx](https://docs.nexcess.com/hosting/control-panel/interworx/nodeworx/) **[Nodeworx](https://docs.nexcess.com/hosting/control-panel/interworx/nodeworx/)** is the server-level administrator interface. It provides comprehensive tools for managing the overall server environment. Includes system health monitoring, firewall configuration, IP address management, software updates, setting up system-wide settings, and more! It also allows administrators to create and manage ****[SiteWorx](https://docs.nexcess.com/hosting/control-panel/interworx/siteworx/)**** accounts for their users. ### [SiteWorx](https://docs.nexcess.com/hosting/control-panel/interworx/siteworx/) **[SiteWorx](https://docs.nexcess.com/hosting/control-panel/interworx/siteworx/)** is the end-user interface, designed for individual website owners. Through ****[SiteWorx](https://docs.nexcess.com/hosting/control-panel/interworx/siteworx/)****, users can manage their domains, email accounts, databases, files, and install popular applications like WordPress with one-click installers. InterWorx Control Panel articles 130 results The following resources will guide you through the server management tasks available in the **InterWorx** control panel. - ## [Adding Files and Folders in SiteWorx](https://docs.nexcess.com/hosting/control-panel/interworx/siteworx/file-management/adding-files-and-folders-in-siteworx/) SiteWorx provides you with the File Manager tool that is simpler to use than SFTP or FTP for a small number of files. This tutorial will walk you through adding files and folders in File Manager. [Read more: Adding Files and Folders in SiteWorx](https://docs.nexcess.com/hosting/control-panel/interworx/siteworx/file-management/adding-files-and-folders-in-siteworx/) - ## [Allowing Remote Database Access in Interworx](https://docs.nexcess.com/hosting/control-panel/interworx/nodeworx/database-management/allowing-remote-database-access-in-interworx/) The InterWorx Control panel allows the ability to manage multiple external MySQL servers from a single installation of InterWorx, via MySQL server pooling. Once added, the remote MySQL Servers may be assigned to new SiteWorx accounts. From the Remote Servers page in NodeWorx, server administrators can add and remove remote MySQL servers, as well as… [Read more: Allowing Remote Database Access in Interworx](https://docs.nexcess.com/hosting/control-panel/interworx/nodeworx/database-management/allowing-remote-database-access-in-interworx/) - ## [Blocking IP Addresses in InterWorx Web Panel](https://docs.nexcess.com/hosting/control-panel/interworx/nodeworx/security/blocking-ip-addresses-in-interworx-web-panel/) Learn to block a malicious IP address using ConfigServer Security & Firewall (CSF) on your Cloud VPS. This tutorial outlines the few simple steps. [Read more: Blocking IP Addresses in InterWorx Web Panel](https://docs.nexcess.com/hosting/control-panel/interworx/nodeworx/security/blocking-ip-addresses-in-interworx-web-panel/) - ## [Change the Layout in Interworx](https://docs.nexcess.com/hosting/control-panel/interworx/nodeworx/change-the-layout-in-interworx/) Customizing your control panel enhances user experience. InterWorx offers various options to personalize layout and design, making navigation easier. [Read more: Change the Layout in Interworx](https://docs.nexcess.com/hosting/control-panel/interworx/nodeworx/change-the-layout-in-interworx/) - ## [Change Your Interworx Server Hostname](https://docs.nexcess.com/hosting/control-panel/interworx/change-your-interworx-server-hostname/) Easily change your Interworx server hostname via NodeWorx — then update it in your Liquid Web account and DNS records. [Read more: Change Your Interworx Server Hostname](https://docs.nexcess.com/hosting/control-panel/interworx/change-your-interworx-server-hostname/) - ## [Changing Your Password in Interworx Web Panel](https://docs.nexcess.com/hosting/control-panel/interworx/nodeworx/security/changing-your-password-in-interworx-web-panel/) Security best practices recommend regular password changes. InterWorx Web Panel facilitates this with a few clicks on the main dashboard for easy password updates. [Read more: Changing Your Password in Interworx Web Panel](https://docs.nexcess.com/hosting/control-panel/interworx/nodeworx/security/changing-your-password-in-interworx-web-panel/) - ## [Changing Your Password in SiteWorx Web Panel](https://docs.nexcess.com/hosting/control-panel/interworx/siteworx/security/changing-your-password-in-siteworx-web-panel/) As the server administrator, you can change domain user passwords from your panel, aiding users who have lost or forgotten their passwords. Alternatively, domain users can also change their own passwords within their control panel for added convenience. [Read more: Changing Your Password in SiteWorx Web Panel](https://docs.nexcess.com/hosting/control-panel/interworx/siteworx/security/changing-your-password-in-siteworx-web-panel/) - ## [Configuring Backups in Interworx Web Panel](https://docs.nexcess.com/hosting/control-panel/interworx/nodeworx/backup-and-restore/configuring-backups-in-interworx-web-panel/) Regular backups are vital for disaster recovery. Use InterWorx Web Panel to schedule convenient local server backups as part of your backup plan. [Read more: Configuring Backups in Interworx Web Panel](https://docs.nexcess.com/hosting/control-panel/interworx/nodeworx/backup-and-restore/configuring-backups-in-interworx-web-panel/) 1[2](?query-0-page=2)[3](?query-0-page=3)…[17](?query-0-page=17) [Next Page](/hosting/control-panel/interworx?query-0-page=2)