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.

Logging into Siteworx

Login to SiteWorx via domain credentials or through NodeWorx as admin to manage website content and domain settings.
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Manage File Permissions in InterWorx

File permissions define access to files and folders on a server or website. Interworx provides permissions functionality within the SiteWorx File Manager, allowing you to adjust permissions without using the command line.
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Manage PHP in SiteWorx

Your guide to managing PHP in SiteWorx. Learn to edit your php.ini, enable functions, and configure PHP for optimal performance and security.
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Manage SiteWorx Backups via CLI

The command-line interface (CLI) provides greater flexibility and more options compared to using NodeWorx directly. Automate SiteWorx backups with a Cronjob. Create a SiteWorx Backup via CLI Optional flags that may be used when backing up SiteWorx accounts. Some common examples: A full list of options and flags can be seen by adding the -h or –help flag to…
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Managing Database Users in Siteworx

From the SiteWorx interface, SiteWorx users can create and manage MySQL database users.
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Managing Databases in Siteworx

From the SiteWorx interface, SiteWorx users can create and manage MySQL databases.
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Managing DNS records in Interworx

Manage DNS in InterWorx by viewing, editing, or adding records via NodeWorx under DNS Zones using icons and forms.
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Managing Email Services in InterWorx Web Panel

InterWorx control panel simplifies email server management by consolidating tools in NodeWorx for server-wide tasks and SiteWorx for domain and user management. Access commonly needed tools and settings effortlessly.
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