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Getting Started with cPanel

Learn the basics of your hosting control panel. How to log in, navigate the dashboard, and update your preferences.

Introduction

cPanel is one of the most popular control panels for web hosting. It allows you to manage your website files, databases, email accounts, and more from a user-friendly interface.

How to Log In

To access your cPanel, typically you can go to yourdomain.com/cpanel. You will need the username and password provided in your welcome email.

The Dashboard

Once logged in, you will see various sections such as Files, Databases, Domains, Email, Metrics, Security, and Software. You can use the search bar at the top to quickly find what you need.

Updating Preferences

You can change your password, contact information, and language settings from the "Preferences" section usually located at the bottom of the dashboard or via the user menu in the top right corner.