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cPanel User Guide and Tutorial
cPanel User Guide and Tutorial

cPanel User Guide and Tutorial: Get the most from cPanel with this easy to follow guide

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cPanel User Guide and Tutorial

Chapter 2. Getting Started with cPanel

Now that you have a shiny new cPanel web hosting account, it is time to learn the ropes of cPanel’s interface. However, before we can dive into that, we need to figure out how to access the account.

Logging into cPanel

Once you’ve signed up for a web hosting account you will likely receive an e-mail with important account information. Please follow the directions you receive and do not delete that information; you may need to refer to it again some day.

If you are ready to start exploring cPanel, launch your web browser. There are two ways you can log into your cPanel account:

  • Securely (recommended): https://domain.com:2083/ or https://111.111.111.111:2083/. If you log in securely you will probably receive a warning about the security certificate not matching. This is normal in this case. Accept the certificate and continue with logging in.

  • Insecurely (non-encrypted connection): http://domain.com:2082/ or http://domain.com/cpanel or http://111.111.111...

Logging into cPanel


Once you’ve signed up for a web hosting account you will likely receive an e-mail with important account information. Please follow the directions you receive and do not delete that information; you may need to refer to it again some day.

If you are ready to start exploring cPanel, launch your web browser. There are two ways you can log into your cPanel account:

  • Securely (recommended): https://domain.com:2083/ or https://111.111.111.111:2083/. If you log in securely you will probably receive a warning about the security certificate not matching. This is normal in this case. Accept the certificate and continue with logging in.

  • Insecurely (non-encrypted connection): http://domain.com:2082/ or http://domain.com/cpanel or http://111.111.111.111:2082/. Although using this method probably won’t display a warning message, let me warn you that the first method is safer and less prone to interference. Use it if you can.

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Any time you see domain.com in this book, replace it...

The Main cPanel Interface


If you have successfully logged into your account, you should be presented with the main cPanel interface, shown below:

Your web host may offer more or fewer features than you see in the screenshot. Also, it is possible that your web host uses a different cPanel theme. To see some other cPanel themes, please turn to Chapter 12.

At the extreme top right side of the cPanel interface you will see two links, HOME and LOGOUT. Clicking HOME will bring you back to this main cPanel screen from wherever you are and clicking LOGOUT will end your session in cPanel.

At the top of the screen you will find information about your web hosting account. You are welcomed to your domain (domain.com) and next to that there is the IP address of the last person that last logged into your cPanel account (if this is your first time logging in you should see None Recorded as shown in the previous figure). The IP address display may help you figure out if your account has been compromised or...

Summary


In this chapter you have learned some basic things about the cPanel software:

  • How to access cPanel in several different ways

  • The main cPanel interface

  • Some of the features of your cPanel account

In the next chapter we will discover ways of transferring data to and from your web hosting account.

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Key benefits

  • Everything you need to manage files, email, and databases using cPanel
  • Organise your web site… create subdomains, custom error messages, and password protected areas
  • Analyse site logs, ensure your site and data remain secure, and learn how to create and restore data back ups
  • Use advanced features, find powerful cPanel add ons, and install web scripts from within cPanel: osCommerce, Mambo, phpBB, and more.

Description

"A great book for getting the most out of your cPanel-supporting web host" If you have web hosting requirements beyond the most basic, you should look for a host that offers cPanel. cPanel gives you tight control over every aspect of your web site, email accounts, and domain names. But once you've got a web site with cPanel support, how do you go about using it? While the documentation included with cPanel may provide a quick reference, to really get the most from it you need a more detailed, systematic tutorial. Read this book to find out exactly how to get the most from cPanel in all aspects of your web site management: web, email, FTP, security, domains, back ups, and more.

Who is this book for?

Anybody who has a web hosting account that provides cPanel, and who wants to get the most from this very powerful tool.

What you will learn

  • Once you read this book, you will:
  • Learn how to find hosts that offer cPanel with their web hosting packages
  • Discover how to access your cPanel account in several different ways, even behind a firewall
  • Familiarize yourself with the standard cPanel layout so you can find what you are looking for quickly
  • Discover what the information you see on the main cPanel interface means and how to use it to keep track of what is happening with your hosting account
  • Create, manage and remove FTP accounts so you (or your web master) can upload, access and remove files from your website
  • Set up, manage and learn how to access e-mail accounts, including e-mail aliases (forwarding), web mail access, e-mail quotas, mail filtering, spam blocking and mailing lists
  • Create, manage and delete databases from within cPanel
  • Learn how to protect and control access to information on your web site using the tools that cPanel provides
  • Monitor site traffic using web stats
  • Discover how to create an effective backup strategy using cPanel s web site backup and restore features
  • Explore some advanced tools that cPanel offers to help manage your web site
  • Learn basic techniques to keep your web site safe from hackers and learn what to do if the worst happens
  • Examine some common third-party add-ons and themes that your host may choose to offer
  • Discover a wealth of external tools that make the aspiring web master s job easier
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Table of Contents

13 Chapters
Introduction to cPanel Hosting Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Getting Started with cPanel Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
FTP and cPanel’s File Manager Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Working with Mail Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Working with Databases Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Controlling Access to and Organizing Your Data Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Keeping an Eye on Account Activity Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Backing up and Restoring Data Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Working with Scripts Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Advanced cPanel Features Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Site and Account Security Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Third‑Party Additions to cPanel Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Useful Tools and Links and the Final Curtain Call Chevron down icon Chevron up icon

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What a swift service, great amazoner, just up to me to take the plunge and get into cpanel, a bit at a time I think.
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I was sent a copy of this book to review as a neutral third party host. I have no relation to the author/publisher or any personal benefit in reviewing the book.I will say it's a very nice introduction to cPanel that offers guidance and clear explanations easy enough for the most un-savvy user to pick up quickly. The details and instruction are not lost on more experienced users either -- I found a few new features I hadn't used myself.The content is fresh (just recently published this year) and as long as they maintain it, it should continue to be a good resource to readers. When I think of the time and effort I've seen users spend in searching for answers through forums and support tickets, the cost of this book is well worth the gained knowledge.
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I find this book to be an excellent reference book while using cPanel. Before purchasing this book, it was a tedious process trying to find and use other help sources, not to mention a little confusing too.I find that both books by Aric Pedersen "cPanel user guide and tutorial" and "Web Host Manager Administration guide" are of equal value.I highly recommend these books if you are finding yourself confused.Marc
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I recently purchased a genuine hosting account after having my domain names point to free servers for years. I put it off because I was afraid I would never be able to understand cPanel based on the info I was able to read on the net. It confused me, and was not specific to newbie users.Thank goodness I found the one guide that made it easy to understand here at Amazon. It is a great book for anyone using cPanel, not just newbies, and the price was well worth every penny.Creating Empires Web[...]
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