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 and Plesk.

InterWorx 101

InterWorx works in a two-tiered structure, Nodeworx and SiteWorx.

NodeWorx

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 accounts for their users.

SiteWorx

SiteWorx is the end-user interface, designed for individual website owners. Through SiteWorx, users can manage their domains, email accounts, databases, files, and install popular applications like WordPress with one-click installers.

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The following resources will guide you through the server management tasks available in the InterWorx control panel.

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.
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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…
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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.
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Change the Layout in Interworx

Customizing your control panel enhances user experience. InterWorx offers various options to personalize layout and design, making navigation easier.
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Change Your Interworx Server Hostname

Easily change your Interworx server hostname via NodeWorx — then update it in your Liquid Web account and DNS records.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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