--- title: "Guide to the cPanel Control Panel" source: "https://docs.nexcess.com/hosting/control-panel/whm/cpanel/" description: "Your command center for website management. Use cPanel to manage files, email, databases, and software with our step-by-step guides." vertical: "Hosting" date: "2025-07-10" last_modified: "2026-07-02" --- # Guide to the cPanel Control Panel Managing a website and its underlying server can feel overwhelming, especially if you prefer to avoid the command line. That is where cPanel comes in. As the industry-standard control panel for Linux hosting, cPanel provides a powerful, intuitive graphical interface that puts you in complete control of your hosting environment. Whether you are logging in for the very first time to create an email address, or you are an experienced administrator configuring advanced PHP handlers and cron jobs, this collection of articles provides the step-by-step guidance you need to maximize your cPanel experience. **Explore the guides below to learn how to:** - **Optimize & Troubleshoot:** Dive into advanced tools to enable HTTP/2, manage disk quotas, resolve FTP connection errors, and decipher automated cPanel server alerts. - **Navigate the Basics:** Learn the different ways to log in, explore the dashboard, and get familiar with your new Linux server environment. - **Manage Your Websites & Files:** Confidently add domains, use the File Manager, configure FTP access, and take manual backups to protect your hard work. - **Configure Email & Databases:** Create professional email accounts, set up spam filters, and easily manage your MySQL databases using phpMyAdmin. --- cPanel Management Articles 57 results The articles in this collection explain how to use the common features within cPanel to manage your hosting account. - ## [Adding Files and Folders in cPanel](https://docs.nexcess.com/hosting/control-panel/whm/cpanel/file-management/adding-files-and-folders-in-cpanel/) cPanel offers a secure File Manager tool. Learn how to add files and folders in this tutorial for enhanced security. [Read more: Adding Files and Folders in cPanel](https://docs.nexcess.com/hosting/control-panel/whm/cpanel/file-management/adding-files-and-folders-in-cpanel/) - ## [Change a MySQL User Password via cPanel](https://docs.nexcess.com/hosting/control-panel/whm/cpanel/database-management/change-a-mysql-user-password-via-cpanel/) If you aren’t familiar with using the command line interface, using cPanel makes it easy to change MySQL user passwords. [Read more: Change a MySQL User Password via cPanel](https://docs.nexcess.com/hosting/control-panel/whm/cpanel/database-management/change-a-mysql-user-password-via-cpanel/) - ## [Change Email Passwords via cPanel](https://docs.nexcess.com/hosting/control-panel/whm/cpanel/email-management/change-email-passwords-via-cpanel/) Strong password security is vital for protecting your cPanel-managed server. Sometimes, however, you may need to change an email password due to your security policy or a compromise – a task you can quickly accomplish right within your cPanel dashboard. [Read more: Change Email Passwords via cPanel](https://docs.nexcess.com/hosting/control-panel/whm/cpanel/email-management/change-email-passwords-via-cpanel/) - ## [Change Your cPanel Password](https://docs.nexcess.com/hosting/control-panel/whm/cpanel/security/change-your-cpanel-password/) Changing the password in your cPanel account is a simple process and only takes a few moments. This tutorial covers only the main password, any other users created will still have the same passwords and access. [Read more: Change Your cPanel Password](https://docs.nexcess.com/hosting/control-panel/whm/cpanel/security/change-your-cpanel-password/) - ## [Converting an Addon Domain to a Separate CPanel Account](https://docs.nexcess.com/hosting/control-panel/whm/cpanel/website-management/converting-an-addon-domain-to-a-separate-cpanel-account/) Hosting multiple domains in one cPanel account offers convenience but limits resource customization. Convert an Addon Domain to a separate account in WHM for greater flexibility. [Read more: Converting an Addon Domain to a Separate CPanel Account](https://docs.nexcess.com/hosting/control-panel/whm/cpanel/website-management/converting-an-addon-domain-to-a-separate-cpanel-account/) - ## [Creating a cPanel User Account](https://docs.nexcess.com/hosting/control-panel/whm/cpanel/website-management/creating-a-cpanel-user-account/) WHM handles server-level tasks, while cPanel is for individual domain management. To use cPanel, create a cPanel user account via WHM as detailed in this article. [Read more: Creating a cPanel User Account](https://docs.nexcess.com/hosting/control-panel/whm/cpanel/website-management/creating-a-cpanel-user-account/) - ## [Creating a Cron Job in cPanel](https://docs.nexcess.com/hosting/control-panel/whm/cpanel/creating-a-cron-job-in-cpanel/) Automate your server tasks easily. Learn how to create, schedule, and manage Cron Jobs in cPanel without the risk of command-line syntax errors. [Read more: Creating a Cron Job in cPanel](https://docs.nexcess.com/hosting/control-panel/whm/cpanel/creating-a-cron-job-in-cpanel/) - ## [Creating a Subdomain in cPanel](https://docs.nexcess.com/hosting/control-panel/whm/cpanel/website-management/creating-a-subdomain-in-cpanel/) With subdomains like blog.mysite.com, you can expand your site without buying new domains. Learn how to create them in cPanel with this article. 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